906 A Song of Pilgrimage (Priusquam errarem): Canticle B (metrical paraphrase)

Wonder, Love, and Praise 906

A Song of Pilgrimage (Priusquam errarem): Canticle B (metrical paraphrase)

Tune
diligence
Author(s)
Patricia B. Clark (b. 1938)
Composer(s)
Thomas Pavlechko (b. 1962)

1 Even when young, I prayed for wisdom’s grace; In temple courts I sought her day and night, And I will seek her to the very end; she is my heart’s delight.

2 My foot has firmly walked the path of truth; With diligence, I followed her design. My ear was open to receive her words; Now wisdom’s skill is mine.

3 Glory to one who gives me wisdom’s prize; I vowed to live according to her way. She gave me courage from the very start; She will not let me stray.

4 Something within my being has been stirred; My seeking brought a gift beyond compare: The gift of language loosed my halting tongue; God’s praise is now my prayer.

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