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I was inspired by lyrics posted by TCS member asiansa09, in her blog post here at TCS: "For the Love of Humanity." Dan was hoping that someone could set her lyrics to music. I took on the challenge. 

Initially, I composed an upbeat Folk-Gospel styled song which greatly modified Dan's lyrics. It is called God's Gift to All the World and is posted here.

Next, I created a chant-styled song that is much more faithful to Dan's original lyrics and is totally different than the Folk-Gospel version. Listen to it below. I sing along with my dulcimer.

Let me know what you like and do not like. I appreciate the feedback. Let me know if you would like notated sheet music for this. 

For the Love of Humanity

CHORUS
I have seen water and blood 
flowing out from the heart of Christ.
Blessing my brothers and sisters 
for all generations.

VERSE
A message from Christ to Sister Faustina
for the love of humanity:
Christ wants to illuminate the way for us
and draw every soul to his heart.
His image is a fountain of mercy
Inspiring us to say, "Jesus, I trust in You."

VERSE
A message from Christ to Sister Faustina
for the love of humanity:
Christ shows himself to every soul.
His heart is a beacon of hope.
Red light is the blood of his sacrifice,
White water is the Holy Spirit.

VERSE
A message from Christ to Sister Faustina
for the love of humanity:
Christ saves those who come to him for mercy.
To the sinner shows the path to salvation.
Upon his heart is the pattern for humanity:
You must radiate love to one another.

Lyrics: Dan vi Nguyen and Richard Schletty
Music: Richard Schletty

Originally posted May 3, 2017