Born Anew

You enter in me deep within my past
To cast away my darkness with Your light,
Redeem by Spirit that in me will last
Forever—and dispel my sinful night.

Your Spirit points to You who are the Son
Who comes within Your healing Body, Blood–
Makes me the one Your Spirit has begun,
Who stands with Mary ‘neath Your Holy Rood.

With John at Cross Your brother I become,
A son of Mary by Your Father made,
As I become myself by what You’ve done:
A new creation as my old self fades.

Within I have been crucified with You;
You live in me, and I am born anew!