Monday, October 27, 2008
Take Thee my heart, soul and mind
Unite it to Thine Sacred Heart,
From whence Thy Blood our sins atone,
May it lead us to where Thou art.
Take Thee O Lord mine groaning soul,
Fill it with Thy Spirit Blessed,
Thy Grace shall once more make it whole,
In Thine love may it e'er be dressed.
Take Thee O Lord mine wearied mind,
Light it with Thine perfect wisdom,
May Thou make it willing to find,
Thy Holy Will, my sole freedom.
May all praise be unto Thee my King,
May all mine being be Thine alone,
Into mine soul thy salvation bring,
Blessed be Thee, my God enthroned!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Judith & Amy
Oh dear Judith, are you at peace?
Has God brought you home?
O blessed and young, forgive me please.
And Smile upon me from heaven's seat.
Oh dear Amy, are you at peace?
Have you finally seen His face?
For love you troubled, and for love you ceased.
No longer shall you weep.
Oh beloved Judith, I miss you so
Though your face I never did i see
Forgive your mother, for she was young
Forgive your father, for he was scared
Pray for us, as we weep
Oh beloved Amy, you be my crown
A sister of whom I shall boast
God's own martyr, forgive their sins
May you be purified by the Lord's own mercy
And pray for your wounded brother here.
Judith and Amy,
God's pure children.
Your faces I long to see.
Eternal life, through Christ may you reap,
May your pains live not long.
Remember me, your sinful friend
When again in heaven we meet.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Mummy Dearest
A song for all you’ve been for me
The night, the dark, the gloom despair
I sat, I cried, I did not care
A sinner drowned in misery
Yet lovingly you gazed on me
A broken spirit
A lonesome heart
Deserted soul
Torn apart
Indignant prayers and tearful eyes
Compassionate Mother you heard my cries
My desperate cries of plea to thee
I pondered on thy mysteries
The sorrow of my Savior’s passion
Oh Mother, my soul ’twas so guilt-stricken
Still gentle Mother, you looked with kindness
Upon my soul so full of darkness
You held the stray, your daughter forsaken
And brought her joy, the long forgotten
The joy that only He can bring
My hurts, my pains, you took to Him
He healed me of my misery
And now with glee I sing to thee
Friday, January 18, 2008
Free
Through trials and joys, by my side stay
May I never venture astray
And alone in grave slowly decay
O Sacred Silence, sing thee thy praise
To the Lord our God, thine gentle voice araise
In thee mine feeble words rephrase
To hymns of beauty; everlasting praise
O Blessed child lift thou thy face
Dwell and be healed within Mine grace
Freedom begins by a minute pace
With thee I am, throughout thine race
O Blessed Spirit, mourn not today,
Thy wicked child’s sinful dismay
Commit to Thee, and walk in Thine way
Thine child I am, all of my days
O Blessed Father, Holy be thy name
O Blessed Son, thy love I proclaim
O Blessed Spirit, blaze mine heart aflame
Let me be yours O Lord, and never be the same.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Vengeance- canticle of a Burmese Christian
Resentment forged Herod’s slaughter
You O Lord, weeps in the heavens
We your children, suffer on earth
Be merciful my Lord, but show no mercy
Be just my God, but forgive no treachery
Vengeance is not for mortal men's taking
But in Your might, Lord, avenge my people
My heart is full of malice
Lepers they rest in palace
How Lord can I love the devil?
Or those in the likeness of his guise?
Day by day your children be slain
Where are you Lord, in the generals’ reign?
Uniformity drives Burma’s fall
Where lepers preach no remorse nor shame
China’s fuel, Than Shwe’s wealth
India’s fear, the junta’s health
Red robed rebels receive no ransom
Grudged green guns insult YOU, O God
ASEAN’s plight ever childish
UN’s prowess ever foolish
What Lord then is your plan?
Why does Your Church cower like the rest?
Why Lord should I forgive these murderers?
Why Lord should YOU forgive these plunderers?
Yet I wait in obedience and trust
Avenge us Lord! My soul cries out in pain
Remember me, my God, for I am faithful
Forget not the pain I endure for Your name
Your gospel, I will preach amidst these trials.
Even to these lepers who afflict the innocent
Good night my love
My body needs her rest
With reluctance I am leaving
I’ll dream of you I guess?
Now don't be sad my darling
I’ll bid farewell for now
But come tomorrow you’ll see me
I’ll greet you with a smile
May angels be with you my love
And watch you while I sleep
I place my trust in God above
Your precious life he keeps
Wisdom in hunger
My thirst you shall quench
In your words I hold onto
And wisdom shall i find