[Summons] Rise, contend before the mountains, Let the ancient hills attend. Earth has heard the covenant promise; Now the controversy must begin. [Voice of Memory] What burden did the LORD place on the people? What weariness did mercy ever bring? He brought them up from bondage under Egypt, Sent Moses, Aaron, Miriam to lead. [Litany] Remember Balak, remember Balaam, Remember Shittim and the crossing at Gilgal. Remember how the curse became a blessing, And know the righteousness behind it all. [Questioning Verse] Shall thousands of rams repair the heart? Shall rivers of oil make rebellion depart? Shall the firstborn purchase peace from above? Can payment replace an obedient love? [Chorus] What doth the LORD require of thee? Do justly where the wounded plead, Love mercy more than rank or gold, Walk humbly with the God who knows. Not noise at the altar, not pride in the street, But justice, mercy, humble feet. [Accusation] The voice cries out to the city and gate: Hear the rod and the One who appointed its weight. Scant measures, false balances, stones in the bag, Rich men full of violence, tongues trained to drag. [Bridge] You eat without fullness, you sow without grain, You tread out the olives but oil will not remain. You guard Omri's statutes and Ahab's old way, Then wonder why shame walks beside you each day. [Final Chorus] What doth the LORD require of thee? Do justly where the wounded plead, Love mercy when revenge grows cold, Walk humbly with the God who knows. The mountains have heard, and the balances speak; The proud lose their footing, the merciful seek. [Coda] Justice in the gate, Mercy on the road, Humility before God.