Noli Aemulari

[Verse 1]

In the quiet of the morning,

when my heart begins to rise,

I see shadows of the proud ones

slipping out behind their lies.

I have walked that road of envy,

chasing crowns that never stay—

but a whisper in the silence

calls me toward a brighter way.

[Verse 2]

Turn my eyes from the restless fire,

from the anger in the street.

Teach my soul a steadier rhythm,

let my bitterness retreat.

I don’t need the praise of the fading night—

I want the peace that holds the light.

[Chorus]

Noli aemulari—

let the wicked go their way.

I will trust in the One who keeps me,

I will stand when the storms betray.

Noli aemulari—

I will quiet my trembling heart.

For the gentle road is stronger still,

and the righteous never fall apart.

[Verse 3]

When the voices of the frantic

try to draw me into chase,

I remember who is guiding,

I remember who gives grace.

All the noise of hollow victories,

all the fury and the fight—

cannot steal the hope within me,

cannot dim the rising light.

[Chorus]

Noli aemulari—

let the wicked go their way.

I will trust in the One who keeps me,

I will stand when the storms betray.

Noli aemulari—

I will quiet my trembling heart.

For the gentle road is stronger still,

and the righteous never fall apart.

[Verse 4]

I will dwell in the land of mercy,

feed on faithfulness again.

I will wait for the dawn of justice,

I will walk where the peace begins.

And when envy calls me backward,

I will choose the higher flame—

for the meek inherit glory,

and the humble bear His name.

[Chorus]

Noli aemulari—

let the wicked go their way.

I will trust in the One who keeps me,

I will stand when the storms betray.

Noli aemulari—

I will quiet my trembling heart.

For the gentle road is stronger still,

and the righteous never fall apart.