(Introduction) (A soft and soothing melody begins, like the rustling of a forest in the morning or the babbling of a spring. The sound of notebook pages turning gently can be heard. Then a clear voice recites:) Matthew chapter five, verses thirteen and fourteen: Jesus says: "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its strength, how will it regain its power to salt? It is no longer good for anything; it is only thrown outside to be trampled underfoot," and verse: "You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hidden when it is located on a mountain." [Verse 1: The Salt] (The voice is clear, thoughtful, the tempo is moderate.) In Matthew five, at verse thirteen, It is written, to enlighten us, That we are the salt of the earth, A mission that must be carried out. Through our words, our preaching, We season the lives of people, We prevent the decomposition Of a world drifting away from the times. Let us remain pure, strong, let us persevere, In the truth, the salt within us! [Verse 2: The Light] (The tempo quickens a little, becoming brighter.) Matthew five, verses fourteen to sixteen, It is a call, a sacred duty: "Let your light shine unceasingly, Before all men, in truth!" Jesus asks his disciples To be the light of the world, yes, To teach all peoples How to find the path of life. Like Hippo or Antioch, a city on the mountain, Our light cannot be hidden! [Chorus: Joyful] (The tempo becomes lively, playful, the instruments are more numerous: guitars, violins, light percussions. The choir picks up the lyrics with enthusiasm.) Yes, let us sing the joy of creation, Four jewels that embellish our lives! The salt that preserves, the light in action, Plants and animals, cherished gifts from Jehovah! Salt, light, plants, and animals, Given by God, the most beautiful of gifts! [Verse 3: The Plants] (The music becomes soft again, evoking nature.) Genesis one, verse twenty-nine, A promise, a gift from heaven: "Look, I give you these plants here, To serve you as food, faithful!" Plants are a blessing, They allow us to stay alive, Give us energy, respiration, Cotton to weave, fruits for desire. (The sound of wind in the leaves) Plants add color to our world! [Verse 4: The Animals] (The melody enriches itself, evoking diversity and movement.) An incredible, diverse animal world, In the land of Jesus, they were used, For travel, for transportation, proud, Meat, milk, eggs, prepared dishes. Wool insulates from heat, cold, humidity, Leather serves to craft many things, And birds, living witnesses of His love, in truth! (The song of birds, the whinny of a horse) We take pleasure in life thanks to them! [Chorus: Joyful] (The chorus is repeated with even more fervor and energy.) Yes, let us sing the joy of creation, Four jewels that embellish our lives! The salt that preserves, the light in action, Plants and animals, cherished gifts from Jehovah! Salt, light, plants, and animals, Given by God, the most beautiful of gifts! [Outro] (The music gradually calms down, returning to the melody of the introduction. The words are spoken softly, like a prayer.) Soon, the promised peace will come... Throughout all creation—human, animal, vegetable... There will be no more devastation, no more crisis... Just the joy of a harmonious, total life... It is Jehovah who gives us these gifts... Let us live happily, pure and good, as we should..... (Silence returns. The last note fades away softly.)
