Francis, the would-be errant knight
Laid down his sword and lance
To become God’s joyful troubadour
And call folk to the Dance.
Repentance was the song he sang
In a tenor sweet and strong
And wherever sinners flocked to hear
He taught them to dance along.
“The first step, thou must know thyself poor
The second, mourn thy sin,
The third, submit thy heart to God
That He might reign within.”
“The fourth, make righteousness thy bread
The fifth step, learn to forgive,
The sixth, go purify thy heart
And in God’s grace thou shalt live.”
“The seventh step, love thy enemies;
For such is God’s way to peace
And them that return only love for pain
Shall make all warring cease.”
“And should the world despise thee
For the Dance that thou hast trod
Take heart! Thou shalt dance forever
In the loving arms of God.”
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