The Pun
The Prayer
How can we resolve to be something better, When we cannot even see ourselves accurately? And should we see ourselves accurately, How could we cover the shame of what we see? And should we see our shame and cover it, What good can we do that would endure Your fiery test? Lord, give us: Salve for our eyes, White garments for our shame and Refined gold that lasts. You have resolved to give us these graces; Teach us to trust in Your resolve, not ours.
“I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see.” (Revelation 3:18)