LETTERS

From: James A. Haught, author/editor

To: The Humanist Association of Tulsa

Thanks for posting a nice access line for my web site. I was so impressed by your slogan-"We are not alone in the universe. We have each other."
-that I'll print it in my newspaper (which may stir a ruckus here in
theBible Belt.)
So long - Jim Haught, "the ultimate humanist," Charleston, WV

I've replied to Mr. Haught that the source of the quote was the cover of the eighth edition of The Philosophy of Humanism, by Corliss Lamont. That's all I know about it at this time. I hope to find out the true source so that proper acknowledgment can be made.------Jerry Phillips

From Dan Barker, author

Concerning "The Humanist Hymnal"

It looks great !
If you wish, you can add the following  "Solstice Tribute." It is sung to the tune of "O, Little Town of Bethlehem."

Solstice Tribute
by Dan Barker

O, shining star of solstice time,
Your radiant hours are few.
You turn and strike the New Year's chime.
We owe our lives to you.
These darkest days of winter,
We miss your warming rays;
But every year this hemisphere
Returns to brighter days.

Since olden days the human race
Has feared your warmth would die.
The evergreen is ever seen
As hope we will survive.
O, ancient drums, stop beating,
And superstitions fall !
It's time for Reason's Greetings,
For peace, goodwill to all.

Copyright 1987, by Dan Barker

Maybe someday I'll come to Tulsa and sing it for you.
'cerely, Dan Barker

We thank Mr. Barker for this beautiful and sensitive contribution to our
Humanist Hymnal. ----Jerry Phillips

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