My Ode
Because in the Lord's heart, wisdom is begotten.
From the mouth of the Lord, truth is proclaimed,
and all that speak truth tell about the Lord's mouth.
O Lord, let me walk in the footsteps of Solomon,
so I may taste the delights of thy Spirit.
And arm me with the courage of Saint Michael,
so I may be a fearless servant.
Fill mine eyes with thy glorious light,
so I may not walk in darkness,
but let me follow steadfastly the path of righteousness.
O Lord, you are my fortress invincible.
You loved me first, therefore I know the fear of the Lord.
All you ask of us Lord, is to love you.
Please, accept my soul as a flowering garden
that I kept diligently for you to inhabit,
So I may never be without your presence.
O Lord, I have taken your fruit and tasted your word.
Accept me as a sacrifice, ready to be offered.
Make me holy, O Lord, so I will not be ashamed in thy presence.
When thy judgment cometh, I will know the fruits of my mouth,
for I am truly my brother's keeper.
My heart yearns to know the joyous dwelling
That is with the people whom I love.
I love my enemies, O Lord, those who did mischief against me,
because I was not of the world, therefore the world hated me.
My enemies wanted to feast from the table that you have prepared for me.
They love death, and I know why.
Their heart is full of poison, and they walk in darkness.
You are righteous, O Lord;
You will release your vengeance upon them,
So they will be acquainted with the portion of their own house.
Please forgive the sins of my youth.
Regardless of my confusion, I drew close to you Lord,
And you washed me clean.
Lead me onto the path of righteousness.
Let me tell not lies, nor to do what I hate.
But make my heart delight in continuous worship.
so I may taste the delights of thy Spirit.
And arm me with the courage of Saint Michael,
so I may be a fearless servant.
Fill mine eyes with thy glorious light,
so I may not walk in darkness,
but let me follow steadfastly the path of righteousness.
O Lord, you are my fortress invincible.
You loved me first, therefore I know the fear of the Lord.
All you ask of us Lord, is to love you.
Please, accept my soul as a flowering garden
that I kept diligently for you to inhabit,
So I may never be without your presence.
O Lord, I have taken your fruit and tasted your word.
Accept me as a sacrifice, ready to be offered.
Make me holy, O Lord, so I will not be ashamed in thy presence.
When thy judgment cometh, I will know the fruits of my mouth,
for I am truly my brother's keeper.
My heart yearns to know the joyous dwelling
That is with the people whom I love.
I love my enemies, O Lord, those who did mischief against me,
because I was not of the world, therefore the world hated me.
My enemies wanted to feast from the table that you have prepared for me.
They love death, and I know why.
Their heart is full of poison, and they walk in darkness.
You are righteous, O Lord;
You will release your vengeance upon them,
So they will be acquainted with the portion of their own house.
Please forgive the sins of my youth.
Regardless of my confusion, I drew close to you Lord,
And you washed me clean.
Lead me onto the path of righteousness.
Let me tell not lies, nor to do what I hate.
But make my heart delight in continuous worship.