Symbols

Gold helps those who help things grow

With seeds of kindness...that they sow.

For those who serve Him...every day

Unselfishly...in some small way,

His blessings pour out...our reward.

We are the vessels...of the Lord.

Our gardens grwo...our fields will flourish

For every soul...we help to nourish.

Growing...stretching...reaching out

To those in need...and those who doubt.

We are...extensions...of His love,

His hand...holds tightly...to our glove.

By our good works...and each kind deed

We manifest...His name...His creed.

Then mortals...such as you and I

Are Symbols...here to glorify.

With a cheerful heart...that gladly gives

We prove to all...that Jesus lives.

by Patience Allison Hartbauer

in Candles of Hope from the Salesian Collection