Shamrock God

O Lord, my Shamrock God, I love You so,
O Lord, my Irish clover Trinity,
if You were true for good St. Patrick's show,
then You are good enough for modern me.

A simple symbol for the simple folk,
You blessed him with success in Ireland,
yet powerful weapon for the faith he spoke
and sword against the superstitions banned.

I doubt if we today could match his force
of courage and persuasiveness and charm,
or faith that bolstered his mighty discourse,
while You protected him from pagan harm.

As You claimed Patrick's ancient Irish sod,
convert our blessed land, O Shamrock God.

                       -- by Pete Voelz         3/05