Saint Augustine of Hippo
Tribute to Saint Augustine
Oh Lord God you promised a beautiful day
How diligently you covered the sky with clouds
To let the rain fall out in the way of truth
Writing conscience as Thy bravery in the fire
As you break through the cloud
Spreading the seed of peace and happiness
To take sorrows with proud dejection and restless lassitude
Lord God the creator of heaven and earth
Praised and exalted above all for ever
You never cease to have compassion
Even for the sinners who do not repent
And gain enormous wealth exploiting capitalism
While the poor people are left to shed tears
However, Lord you provide relief to sorrows
Because you my Father are supremely good
As you have spoken unto me
And gave me the life of immortal soul
Which yearns for the wisdom of birds
In the city of Gods
To receive my confessions and thanksgiving
Despite my past history of silence
I educated myself to study Thee
Giving me good character while healing me
As you instruct me to be a sober sage