You chose me, Jesus, my love!
You chose me, my Lord and God,
To be Yours and to follow you!
How beautiful is the heart you touch,
Jesus, my love!
Shining brightly like a flaming torch
You make it warm with your kiss of peace
Ablaze you set it with a spark of love,
Singing songs of love and peace.
How free and joyous is the soul you choose and carry,
Jesus, my love!
Flying above the earth to tarry
Amidst the garden of divine bliss
Leaving off the fetters of the world but none
To follow you, Jesus, my love, and peace.
I delight to stay with you night and day,
Jesus, my love!
In truth and love to know your way,
To lead a life that’s yours true
Shining forth to the world your love
Day by day, all my life through.
~Fr Cornelius Okeke