1. When Noah completed the ark
And set it sailing by divine power

2. It underwent what minds could not conceive
The waves rose up mountainous and tall

3. Until the lion walked with the donkey
And the cat took the rat's hand

4. The elephant listened to the pig's squeal
Finding music in its jarring wail

5. The deer sat by the dog
And the lamb kissed the wolf's fang

6. The hawk showed kindness to the deer
And the ants swarmed on the writhing snake

7. The baby chick nestled the fox's fur
And the rabbit fell for the ermine

8. So ancient hatreds were washed away
And friends shone through enemies’ disguise

9. Until, the deluge ending, dry land appeared
And all knew that life would reappear

10. Then beasts remembered their true natures
And returned to their previous ways

11. Apply this to mankind when disaster strikes
Or calamity descends from the skies

12. You’ll see the world locked in bitter war
Though moments ago life was calm and fair