The Knight of Assisi (A Gospel Hymn) #讃美歌 #和製ゴスペル

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The Knight of Assisi (A Gospel Hymn)
(Verse 1)

On the hills of Assisi, where the green grass springs,

In my silken mantle, a young knight's heart sings.

Drunk with wine and feasting, chasing worldly praise,

Oh, the fire of glory, in my youthful days.

With my spear held high, seeking honor and fame,

To the battle I ride, to win a glorious name!

(Verse 2)

On Perugia's fields, all my dreams were torn,

In a prison dark, left to weep and mourn.

In the grip of sickness, death was drawing near,

I returned defeated, filled with doubt and fear.

In my empty soul, anguish took its hold,

Just a friend's faint singing, like a story told.

(Verse 3)

Once again I mounted, seeking vain delight,

Riding to Spoleto, in the fading light.

In a waking dream, a voice like thunder rolled,

"Will you serve the servant, or the Lord of all, untold?"

I was struck down trembling, by a blinding light,

Felt Your holy presence, piercing through the night!

(Verse 4)

Turning back my horse, to Assisi's gate,

Oh, my one true Master, I accept my fate.

Stripping off my armor, all my p