General (Vol. 2)
Traditions
- Eternal Son first promised in the East
Who rose to reign over the midday sky,
Your Word has travelled to the ultimate West,
Meeting the East to seal Your victory:
What ancient Prophets promised has come true
And it is ours to strengthen and renew. - There will be deeds of mighty sacrifice
And unsung patience in a quiet place,
The solemn tones of Choral Evensong,
The humble prayer of penitence for Grace:
But all in Faith though each from different strands
Shall live the hope and love of Your commands. - Whispers of faction gather in the West
While edicts of coercion cite disgrace;
Your name is used against those of Your name
As if Your Father had resigned His place:
Your Prophets, Saints and scholars disagreed
So we must each do honour to our Creed. - When sunset comes and we are gathered in
Our love of faction will not count for good;
Bound to account for action born of love
We shall be reckoned by our brotherhood:
Content with love, determined not to reign,
We shall not seek for harmony in vain.