Pope John Paul II
What more to wish
A life well-lived
A beacon in the night
A man of honour, justice, truth
A bright and guiding light.
What more to wish
A life well-lived
Courage and fortitude
A man of wisdom in God’s ways
Holy – simply good.
What more to wish
A life well-lived
An example to Mankind
Teaching, loving, suffering
God’s path in life to find.
What more to wish
A life well-lived
Honour where it’s due
He took his cross and carried it
For all – that’s me and you.
What more to wish
A life well-lived
God’s truth here to impart
To reconcile and show the way
To heal the human heart.
What more to wish
A life well-lived
To love and serve Our Lord
To lead Mankind to peace on earth
And lead us to our God.
What more to wish
A life well-lived
Has found its own reward
To rest beside his Mother
In the presence of Our Lord.
What more to wish
This life now gone
His example is not lost
His beacon shines, God’s peace to all
Mankind can count the cost.
What more to wish
If only this
His ways become ours too
Faithfulness, love and sacrifice
More we cannot do.
(5-4-05)
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