# An Opportune Hope # Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

(Prayer for the victims of Typhon Ondoy & Pepeng in Luzon, Philippines)



Omnipotent God we pray

With utmost humility we lay

Our spirits to your sovereignty

As the Divine Author of humanity

In this hour of horrendous calamity

Befallen our brethren in Luzon's society



In one heart and soul we all ask

For wisdom to help us do our task

As we solicit support to bring together

Possible assistance to strengthen further

And uplift the asphyxiated lives of the victims

Who up to this moment still suffering the ruins



We submit Dear Lord with thanksgiving

And with delight in our hearts for saving

This part of the country where we reside

Though we feel same pain and strife inside

But with Christian faith we all connect to share

The blessings in kind that we have gained to spare



Gracious Lord we are grateful

For protecting us from hurt and fall

With gratitude we are most inspired

To continue our work as you have desired

And render service to those who came for cure

With your guidance we can help them for sure



Benevolent Messiah we also pray

For all our leaders to act in your way

Help the citizens they pledged to provide

From whom their political powers derived

Now is the ample time for them to repay

And assist all the victims with none to stay



Over we ask for compassion Oh Almighty

To free the human race from catastrophe

For we know there is nothing we can do

But seek refuge and redemption from You

All these things with faith we all pray often

In the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, Amen!