Change Is Gonna Come is a protest song for those fatigued by the seemingly endless resistance to change in our world, our country, and our churches. While it’s easy to find ourselves impatient, depressed, or angry with the slow pace of progress, it feels important and hopeful to assert “change is gonna come.” Though we may not always see it, injustice, cynicism, and hatred will not last but are being lovingly worn down and reshaped by Love.

I first shared this song at the Eden Seminary’s annual Festival of Psalms and taught the refrain to the community. The piece could be also be learned and sung by a soloist, a choir, or within the context of a protest or action.

You can hear a recording here.