القديسة بخيتة الطوباوية .. (سيرة أبناء الجنوب فى الخرطوم)

Lead Us to Christ Jesus

Based on the story and words of Mother Josephine Bakhita.
Commissioned by the Canossian Daughters of Charity, F.d.C.C.
on the occasion of the canonisation of Bakhita, 1 October 2000.
© 2000 Jane Ellen (ASCAP). All rights reserved.

African Flower, gentle one,
stolen away from fam'ly and home;
sold into slav'ry and despair,
given the name of Fortunate One.
Seeing the sun, the moon and stars,
seeking the Master of nature there.
Yearning to know, to touch and see,
wishing the Master's praises to sing.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
O Saint Bakhita, lead us to Christ Jesus!
Alleluia, alleluia!

No longer slave of man but free,
desiring to be a slave of Christ,
loving with pure humility,
making her life a sweet sacrifice.
Forgiving all who caused her pain,
knowing the myst'ry of the Lord's plan.
Seeing that all things work for good,
placing her faith in God's mighty Hand.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
O Saint Bakhita, lead us to Christ Jesus!
Alleluia, alleluia!

Daughter of God and friend to all,
longing to fly home to those in need,
wanting to spread her Saviour's love,
joy and compassion, and perfect peace.
O Saint Bakhita, hear our prayer:
teach us to spread our Lord's sacred Word,
praying for those who know Him not,
help us to "be good and love the Lord."

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
O Saint Bakhita, lead us to Christ Jesus!
Alleluia, alleluia!

(عدل بواسطة رأفت ميلاد on 01-07-2008, 01:11 PM)
(عدل بواسطة رأفت ميلاد on 01-08-2008, 11:10 AM)