THE VIGIL

In this Your time of mercy Lord
keep Your flame of love alight,
let it burn more brightly
through the day, and through the night.

For where You are, my Lord my God
night and day they are the same,
guide our feet so not to stumble
so our souls we never maim.

We long to be in readiness
to keep our love lights burning bright,
our wicks all trimmed in preparation
for the coming, pure delight.

Let us not be caught without the oil
to greet our Bridegroom sweet,
to be worthy of His Kingdom
when our flames of love do meet.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Apr. 29, 1995