General (Vol. 1)
Commitment
- Though life's uncertain span may yet provide
Ample reward in earthly life and love,
May we, in dedication to The Word,
Be ardent, calm and scrupulous to prove
Those human gifts which You have freely given
Are channels and not obstacles to Heaven.
- May we seek God in all that He has made
And recognise His Son in those we meet
And may the Spirit strengthen and amaze,
Lovingly counselling against retreat:
With scripture and with Sacramental Grace
God grants the means for what we have to face.
- Though earthly comforts and the heavenly life
May be perceived as mortal enemies
Our consolation lies in Jesus Christ
Who dwelt with us and fashioned our release,
Sending the Spirit to His Church on earth
Who was the author of our Saviour's birth.