Give us, O God, the grace to see


Give us, O God, the grace to see
your smile within the morning light,
your signature upon the sea,
your shadow in the blackest night.

Give us, O God, the grace to hear
your word when marble turns to clay
your voice when thunder clouds appear,
your answer when the mountains sway.

Give us, O God, the grace to feel
your breath upon the winds of change,
your kiss in sacraments that heal,
your hand in what the years arrange.

Give us, O God, the grace to be
convinced when miracles are rare,
your truth when stars turn ebony,
your saints till earth has no despair.