Embrace the Cross
Do not be afraid
Proclaim your faith and love
He will provide and without him
You can do nothing and will fall away
~ Kyrie e-le-i-son, Kyrie, e-le-i-son ~
~ Christe, e-le-i-son, Christe, e-le-i-son~
Find the fullness of faith
See the Mass with new eyes
Understand the Lord's prayer
Cultivate virtue, happiness and peace
I was envious of prosperity
But pride holds them in chains
Greed covers them like a garment
They care little for the poor and oppressed
I have cleansed my heart
Found the sanctuary of God
I have washed my hands in innocence
Have been lifted from desolation and awakened
~ Kyrie, e-le-i-son, Kyrie, e-le-i-son ~
~ Christe, e-le-i-son, Christe, e-le-i-son ~
Yes, I have awakened
As if from a very long dream
When my flesh and my heart fails
My God will be there to take my hand
Kyrie, e-le-ison, Kyrie, e-le-i-son
Christe, e-le-i-son, Christie, e-le-i-son
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy
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August 29, 2012
Poetry/Verse/Embrace The Cross
Copyright Protected, ID 08-417-016-29
All Rights Reserved, 2012, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, Bi-lingual Poetry
Sponsor Debbie Guzzi, HM, Judged 08/29/2012
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