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"Bookmark for Your Heart"

Copyright 2012, Tano Music

Words by St. Teresa of Avila & Tom Sperrazzo, Music by Tom Sperrazzo

Fear not, do not worry!

Everything will pass;

Patience obtains all things.

God, God never changes.

He is all you need!

Nothing is wanting in him who possesses God!

     

Why do you ask me for my secrets?

I who am wretched and low?

What can I say or share?

Yes, I've been graced to walk mansions..

I'll tell you just what I know;

Only what I've heard in prayer.

 

Accept what your suffering brings you;

Have courage--eternal is your gain;

Be perfect in the path that you choose.

Friends, you must always be humble!

And love--it gives worth to all things.

Turn from the life of the world!

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Song facts:

  • Chorus adapted from St. Teresa's famous 'bookmark' prayer

  • Verses from various of St. Teresa's writings, including "Interior Mansions", "Way of Perfection", and "My Life"

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