I struggle to move forward and higher Tiring more with every stretch and step With every grasp, aching more and more Pulling myself up to reach the next goal Straining to follow him as we approach the top
Yet now I tire more and more with labored step Every challenge followed by another My will and my strength slowly weakening Heart and will aching from the strain Yet my longing drives me on, closer and closer
Encouraged yet so very weakened, I strain And finally cresting the summit Realizing in my exhaustion, the reason For here is our goal, the height, the summit With Jesus this challenge is surmounted
In our amazement there is much here The voices, visions, of prophets of old Speak in our hearing with Jesus of Salvation Brightly revealing his glory to all As the voice of the Father opens our hearts
Oh how we wish we could stay on this mount Longing to remain in this blessed presence In this cloud of glory, high with Jesus Yet return we must, descending in trust To bring this message of presence to life
Leaving here to return now we must And follow close to Jesus into the world Ourselves transformed and truly sent Newly awakened to the gift of his love Clothes in grace and inspired to live in truth By Word, Vision, and Mission
Dear Jesus, be with me as I return From the pure joy of your presence Back into our world of need I pray to be transfigured by prayer Inspired by your grace And blest by Eucharistic presence Longing to truly see and hear you To be forever immersed in your grace That I may speak your Word as I live