Little donkey, little donkey,
On a journey long and wide,
In a land where tears are flowing,
Where the innocent cannot hide.
In Sudan, the blood is pouring,
The people cry in desperate pain,
Where is peace, where is the healing,
When will hope return again?

Little donkey, little donkey,
Carrying the Son of God,
In a world of endless fighting,
Where the streets are stained with blood.
Jesus, born to heal and save us,
But the suffering still remains,
Where is mercy for the broken,
Where is justice for the slain?

Little donkey, little donkey,
Do you feel the weight of fear?
In a world of war and hatred,
Is God’s promise ever near?
Jesus came to bring us peace,
But we wait, and still we cry,
Can His Church be part of healing,
Or will we just stand by?

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12 of 25 Christmas carols with revised lyrics for Advent & Christmas Day reflections 2024, can be sung to the relevant tune.

Full disclosure, ChatGPT has been utilised in the developing of this revised version of the Little Drummer Boy which touches on current affairs with reference to the conflict in Sudan, while incorporating biblical references by or about Jesus (Isaiah 57:18-19, Isaiah 53:5, Revelation 6:10, John 14:27). The hope is that, amidst the division and suffering, a message of peace, justice, hope and reconciliation remains.