Democracy Is a Prayer (James Talarico’s Calling)

Verse 1
In Round Rock, Texas, a schoolteacher made his stand,
He taught kids of many faiths to dream across the land.
Then he ran for the House, won District 52,
And fought for the diverse voices of Round Rock, Taylor and Hutto.

Chorus
Now he’s preaching “On Earth as it is in Heaven,” holding a Bible in his hand,
A seminarian and lawmaker with a gospel-driven plan—
He tells us democracy is a spiritual practice requiring humility, listening and peace,
A country–gospel anthem for our time, where love of neighbor will never cease.

Verse 2
He’s still just a seminarian, he humbly tells the crowd,
But his sermon on Christian nationalism went viral, drawing thousands loud.
He warns of bills that force Ten Commandments into every Texas class,
And replacing counselors with chaplains—laws that leave some kids outcast.

Bridge
He remembers the Good Samaritan, where Jesus says our neighbor’s those not like us,
So posting commandments in public schools isn’t love—it fails the neighbor test.
Love casts out fear, he sings, and democracy means letting go when we lose;
It’s a discipline of empathy, humble hearts and non-violent news.

Verse 3
Born north of Austin and educated at UT and Harvard,
He’s now at Austin Presbyterian Seminary, seeking to pastor.
At the Capitol he still fights bills that privilege one faith over the rest,
Because he knows Texas is diverse—Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Sikh and the blessed.

Outro
So when the bells ring out on Sunday and the choir begins to sing,
Remember the young lawmaker who found a higher calling in everything.
“On Earth as it is in Heaven” is more than a service—it’s his creed,
To build a just democracy where every child and neighbor’s freed.

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Democracy Is a Prayer (James Talarico’s Calling) Verse 1 In Round Rock, Texas, a schoolteacher made his stand, He taught kids of many faiths to dream across the land. Then he ran for the House, won District 52, And fought for the diverse voices of Round Rock, Taylor and Hutto. Chorus Now he’s preaching “On Earth as it is in Heaven,” holding a Bible in his hand, A seminarian and lawmaker with a gospel-driven plan— He tells us democracy is a spiritual practice requiring humility, listening and peace, A country–gospel anthem for our time, where love of neighbor will never cease. Verse 2 He’s still just a seminarian, he humbly tells the crowd, But his sermon on Christian nationalism went viral, drawing thousands loud. He warns of bills that force Ten Commandments into every Texas class, And replacing counselors with chaplains—laws that leave some kids outcast. Bridge He remembers the Good Samaritan, where Jesus says our neighbor’s those not like us, So posting commandments in public schools isn’t love—it fails the neighbor test. Love casts out fear, he sings, and democracy means letting go when we lose; It’s a discipline of empathy, humble hearts and non-violent news. Chorus Now he’s preaching “On Earth as it is in Heaven,” holding a Bible in his hand, A seminarian and lawmaker with a gospel-driven plan— He tells us democracy is a spiritual practice requiring humility, listening and peace, A country–gospel anthem for our time, where love of neighbor will never cease. Verse 3 Born north of Austin and educated at UT and Harvard, He’s now at Austin Presbyterian Seminary, seeking to pastor. At the Capitol he still fights bills that privilege one faith over the rest, Because he knows Texas is diverse—Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Sikh and the blessed. Outro So when the bells ring out on Sunday and the choir begins to sing, Remember the young lawmaker who found a higher calling in everything. “On Earth as it is in Heaven” is more than a service—it’s his creed, To build a just democracy where every child and neighbor’s freed.

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