Prayer

To my confused mind

of doubt and pain

come to my aid, oh my Lord,

shine thy light of faith.

Lift from it the weight

that makes it sink into the mud:

I send my sighs and tears to Thee

I entreat Thee.

You know that my life

is slowly being consumed,

like the candle wax by the flame,

like the snow by the sunshine.

To my soul, which yearns

to take refuge in Thy arms,

Ah! Break, Lord, the lace

that prevents it from flying to thee.

Lord, have mercy!