Tribute to a Brave Sower

You quietly came, unnoticed,

In one of Our Lord's chosen lot,

Embracing His church so cherished,

As you rebuilt and blessed the spot.

I heard your sermon brave sower,

Resound upon the temple's wall;

Persuasive,ardent like prayer,

And mighty as a father's call.

You mingled with us,all weather,

And tried to sow the words of God

Then hoped they'll grow without falter,

That we may have Him, flesh and blood.

I saw Jesus' flock, you gather,

And lift up human dignity;

Each service you freely render,

For God and mankind's full glory.

Like a torch in distant sight,

Glowing bright in a starless night,

You guide the youth,shedding them light,

To shun the wrong and do the right.

Hatred in your heart, you have none,

You're a good friend to everyone;

Your soft words make troubled minds calm,

And rescue a lost soul from harm.

You have sown the seeds of salvation,

Planted the heart with conviction;

Braving shadows of coercion,

To break the shackles of corruption.

Now, as we wallow in anguish

Over a brave sower we'll miss,

We hold on to the memories

Of times we tenderly reminisce.