Tune: HYMN TO JOY (also known as Ode to Joy)
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Arrangement: Edward Hodges
Verse 1
St. Therese, the Little Flower, chosen by the Lord above
Light the spark of love within us, Chosen Flower, Rose of Love
As we make our prayers and petitions, bring them to God's holy throne
Let your perfume go before them, making our request your own
Verse 2
Sweet apostle of God's mercy, in whose love you came to share
You surrendered self completely in your tasks and in your prayer
Lead us to that lowly valley where the humble find their
God Light our pathway, cheer our spirits, walking where the Master trod
Verse 3
Confidence, abandonment, simplicity in us instill T
hat like you we may completely follow God's most tender will
In the hours of great darkness, light the lamp of faith we need
Trusting your eternal promise that for us you'll intercede
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