Father Mercy

Father Mercy, Father hear me.
Why have you gone from me?
Broken, humbled, waiting, hopeful.
Father return to me.

Wash me my Lord, forgive my sin.
In your goodness have mercy on me.
For I have done evil before you.
I know have sinned from the day I was born.

Teach me your wisdon, cleanse my heart.
And I shall be whiter than snow.
Sing to me songs full of gladness and joy.
And the bones you have broken shall rise.

Hidden God Devoutly I Adore You

Hidden God, devoutly I adore You,
Truly present underneath these veils:
All my heart subdues itself before You,
Since it all before You faints and fails.

Not to sight, or taste, or touch be credit,
Hearing only do we trust secure;
I believe, for God the Son has said it—
Word of Truth that ever shall endure.

On the Cross was veiled Your Godhead's splendor,
Here Your Manhood lieth hidden too;
Unto both alike my faith I render,
And, as sued the contrite thief, I sue.

Though I look not on Your wounds like Thomas,
You, my Lord, and You, my God, I call:
Make me more and more believe Your promise,
Hope in You, and love You over all.

Ronan Ferrer, Mark Anthony Carpio