If your enthusiasm has slackened,
if your heart sank, do not give in,
bear in mind the Fathers of the Church
set sloth among the seven deadly sins

When you feel grief, do not give way
return to God,
He will not let your soul fall prey
to such a precious
alas! deceptive hack phrase as
be sick of living
Keep faith alive, if faith is strong
it turns your life into a song
tuned to the music of the spheres.