A Citizen of Heaven and Earth
By Victor H. Pastor
May I be like Mother Teresa,
Who became Indian
To love and serve her people.
May I be like Dietrich Bonhoeffer,
A son of Germany,
Who spoke truth with courage and love.
May I be like Jesus,
Who was not of this world, yet loved it so,
That He lived and died for His sheep.
Today, I become a citizen of the United States.
With gratitude, I receive this gift.
With faith, I accept this calling.
But more than anything—
May I set my heart on things above.
May I live always
As a citizen of heaven,
Doing justice, loving mercy, walking humbly with my God.
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