CTS Song

In the Gospels of Sts Matthew and Mark there is related the story of St. Peter and the Apostles caught in a storm on the lake. They feared for their survival and their safety until they saw Jesus walk towards them on the water. He stretched out his hand to assist and save Peter. This is the background of our song of welcome.

O, the night was dark and dreary, and the seas were at their height,
And our boat was taking water; who would help us in our plight?

We needed on to guide us, to give us standing in the Church;
For the teaching of St. Thomas is a treasure beyond worth.

And the doctrine of St. Thomas we have tried for years to teach
As explained by dear Doc. Woodbury, concerning truths beyond our reach.

And the hand that stretched to help us came from the Legionaries of Christ
For this gracious affirmation Father*, we welcome you to-night.

For the teaching of St. Thomas what higher praise could be
Than the Master from His Cross, say: "You have written well of me."

As the darkness 'round us thickens, like the barque on Galilee
Come steer our vessel for us, keep us with the Holy See.

The above song written and performed for the Centre for Thomistic Studies, Sydney, Australia