St Charles Borromeo

It is God for his own loving purpose.
Who puts both the will and action into you.
We all in life are given on eternity one purchase.
We all have a chance to take our place in the only worthwhile queue.

A man born to riches and power.
A cardinal at twenty one.
He chose to climb to the top of the spiritual not material tower.
He left no stone of religious reform undone.

And to his see.
Came English refugees from persecution.
They sought refuge under his loving lea.
Their fate at home bloody execution.

His example shows we can stand aside from worldly ambition.
To make a final and heartfelt rendition.