Give them the hope of eternal life.
That was promised so long ago.
Free us from consuming strife.
So that in new life we may grow.

I was asking  the Blessed Richard for a sign.
We pray but do we ever get a response.
However much we appeal to a shrine.
And hope for renaissance.

I suddenly felt a presence in the room.
I was so sure I was not alone.
Of course it might be illusion in the gloom.
But it was something  real and unknown.

I prayed so hard for an answer to receive.
And when it came I could hardly believe.

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We pray, no echo
But of course if it does come
We do not believe

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See Titus1:1-9