You shall cross the barren desert,
But you shall not die of thirst.
You shall wander far in safety,
Though you do not know the way;
You shall speak your words in foreign lands
And all will understand.
You shall see the face of God and live.
ANTIPHON
Be not afraid; I go before you always.
Come, follow Me and I will give you rest.
Blessed are your poor,
for the kingdom shall be theirs.
blest are you that weep and mourn
one day you shall laugh.
and if wicked tongues insult and hate you
all because of Me.
Blessed, blessed are you!
