Saint Augustine, you who lived a wretched sinner’s life
But turned back to the Lord, away from sin and strife.
Pray we not push God away, or place Him on some shelf.
For you said: He who is filled with love, is filled with God Himself.

So, let us fill ourselves with God, thus fill ourselves with love.
That grace may flow into our souls, from heaven up above.
When we are feeling quite unloved; then start making a fuss,
May we remember, God loves each of us, as if there were but one of us.

Saint Augustine, in your mercy, pray for loved ones lost.
As Christ Himself, for us all, has hung upon a cross.
No matter what lost souls have done, no matter where they’ve been,
Pray we may love the sinner, while we hate the sin.

May we be granted patience, with the good Lord as our guide,
To listen to their story, to hear the other side.
Saint Augustine, pray loved ones, will now truly see.
That our hearts are restless, until they rest in Thee.
Saint Augustine, we beg of thee, on this grace-filled day;
Pray now for our loved ones.   Saint Augustine, please pray.