Grant Us Courage

Erwin Cabucos simply describes this hymn he has written as “a song about being kind.” I think it is somewhat more than that, being suitable for a Second Rite of Reconciliation or during Lent.

The sheet music can be purchased at sheetmusicplus.

1 For the times we may’ve been blinded by our pride,

And lose the days we could shine.

For the times we lavish ourselves selfishly,

Having hearts of stone, to others unfairly.

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Grant us, Lord, the courage to become the people we are called ,

To be human in the spirit of love.

Grant us, Lord, the wisdom to discern the purpose of life,

To show the face of Christ by being kind.

2 For the times we may have failed to act in mercy

And choose to give the deed of apathy.

For the times we do the ease to criticise,

Than offer hope and best advice.

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3 For when we fear the challenges of life

In our room of comfort zone, we choose to hide.

For the times we doubt your presence in ourselves,

And limit our chance to do our best.

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To show the face of Christ by being kind.

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