Pastorale

Manoling Francisco, SJ

I am your reed, sweet Shepherd, glad to be.
Now if you will, breathe out Your joy in me.
And make bright songs or fill me
With the soft moan of Your love,
When Your delight has failed
To call or move your flock from wrong.

Make children's song or any song to fill
Your reed with breath of life,
But at your will
Lay down the flute and take repose
While music infinite
Is silence in our heart,
And laid on it you reed is mute.

I am Your reed, sweet Shepherd, glad to be
Lay down the flute and take repose while music infinite
Is silence in Your heart and laid on it
Your reed is mute.