Our Holy Father Pope John Paul II passed beyond our sight just about a year ago, on April 2, 2005. In honor of his anniversary, here is a hymn I wrote for him last year. It's not really as appropriate to sing it now, because of the way it draws upon the funeral rites. Still, I've always been happy with it, and I hope that you will like it as well.
With many thanks to my good Holy Father.
Staff of a shepherd for the faithful; heart of a father for the poor;
Jesus was in him, and the Spirit, for the uplifting of the world.
“Be not afraid!” a voice was calling, “Lay down your lives in sacrifice!”
“Be not afraid!” the sound re-echoes, “Open the doors to Jesus Christ!”
Long may his legacy of courage guide us in paths of good and right.
Angels of God, come forth to lead him into the mysteries of light.
There Mary reigns, the Queen of Heaven; there Lazarus is poor no more.
Be not afraid, O Holy Father! Enter the mercies of the Lord!
Anyone may use this freely. Suggested tune: Rendez a Dieu.
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