Prayer of St. Francis
from: The Wonder Deep Within
Based on the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
As a musician, this prayer has always been close to my heart. A modern setting of it seemed timely. It works too! It's a great mantra. This song was a spiritual gift to me in a time of need, and with it I wish you peace as well.
(Chorus)
Lord make me an instrument
An instrument of your peace
Lord make me an instrument
An instrument of your peace
Where there is hatred, let me bring your love
Where there's injury, let me bring your healing, Lord
Where there's a shadow of doubt within the soul
Let me bring true faith in you
Where there's despair in life, let me bring hope
Where there's darkness, let me always be your light
Where there is sadness and grief within this world
Let my life reflect your joy
Only as we forgive can we ever be forgiven
For all the harm we've caused
And the good we've failed to do
Only in giving can we ever hope to receive
Only in dying to ourselves are we born to you
As a musician, this prayer has always been close to my heart. A modern setting of it seemed timely. It works too! It's a great mantra. This song was a spiritual gift to me in a time of need, and with it I wish you peace as well.
(Chorus)
Lord make me an instrument
An instrument of your peace
Lord make me an instrument
An instrument of your peace
Where there is hatred, let me bring your love
Where there's injury, let me bring your healing, Lord
Where there's a shadow of doubt within the soul
Let me bring true faith in you
Where there's despair in life, let me bring hope
Where there's darkness, let me always be your light
Where there is sadness and grief within this world
Let my life reflect your joy
Only as we forgive can we ever be forgiven
For all the harm we've caused
And the good we've failed to do
Only in giving can we ever hope to receive
Only in dying to ourselves are we born to you
Words and Music © 2004 Joe Jencks, Turtle Bear Music