Hymns of the Austinians

2. The First Psalm of Austinian, by Leumas Circe

3. The Bard of Austinians' Love Song, by Lioness Tygereye

4. Hymn to Austinian, by Torey al Kian

5. Hymn of Thanks, by Krelzi Quan'ku

6. Hymn to the Lord of Light, by Y'tarra

7. Hymn II, by Y'tarra

8. Hymn to the Lord of Good, by Torey al Kian

9. Hymn of Goodness' Strength, by Krelzi Quan'ku

10. Hymn to Austinian II, by Torey al Kian

11. To Teach Goodness, by Krelzi Quan'ku

12. From the Book of Devotions, the Annaid Aingeal

13. Gifts Given, by Luk Twain

14. The Unicorn, by Datai Amberillo

15. The Paladin, by Datai Amberillo

16. Psalm: To Spread Austinian's Gift, by Krelzi Quan'ku

17. A Prayer for Warriors, by Paynifier Ahalin

18. Hope, by Gwynn Struan

19. Austinian Knows, Krelzi Quan'ku

21. Do it in Love, by Torey al Kian

22. My Light, by Torey al Kian

The First Psalm of Austinian

This is the First Psalm of Austinian that I wrote for the Book of

Austinian. I hope that you enjoy it Priestess of the Father.

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Blessed is the man that walked not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor

standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of Austinian, and in his law doth he meditate

day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planed by the rivers of water that bringeth

forth its fruit in its season. It's leaf also shall not wither, and

whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the

congregation of the righteous.

For Austinian knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly

shall perish.

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As commanded to be written by the Father Austinian upon being named his

Champion. Austinian grant the wisdom to know the right, the will to choose

it, and the strength to make it endure. Amen.

Leumas Circe, Champion of Austinian

The Bard of Austinians' Love Song

Come, sing the songs and dance along; it won't take long,

With my music; sweet music.

Come, and skip along and right the wrong; it won't take long,

With my music; sweet music.

Come and give your heart up to glee,

and may my music ever follow thee.

For even the darkest gods will bow and dance along,

to the Bard of Austinians' merry love song.

- Lioness Tygereye

Hymn to Austinian

We limit not the truth of life to those who know his might,

By notions of our faith and sect -- each soul born of his light.

So, let a new and better hope within our hearts be stirred,

Austinian hath yet more light and truth to give his word.

Who dares to bind to one's own sense the grace of good arisen?

For all the kingdoms, tongues, and climes and all the ages given?

That universe, how much unknown! that ocean unexplored,

Austinian hath yet more light and truth to share his word.

Eternal Goodness, Mighty beacon, guidance from above,

enlarge, expand all living hearts to comprehend your love;

and help us all to seek your will with wiser powers conferred.

Austinian, grant yet more light and truth to show your word.

Hymn of Thanks

Father of Good, and Husband of Joy,

To You praises and thanks we sing,

Thanks for all in Light, old maid and boy,

Your heart is with them as the bells ring.

Hark, King of Compassion, we sing to You,

Thanks for the joy Your wisdom brings,

Knowledge that Your unending love is true,

As You stand beside us in all things.

Thanks to the infinate Light none shall erase,

May it guide us home to Your holy place.

Hymn to the Lord of Light

In a storm you are our guide

In peace we find you

In success or failure you are here for us

In darkness you bring us Light

In mystery you are our truth

Lord of Light, hear our prayers

Bless us your servants

Lend us your strength

May we share your love with others, always

Hymn II

May we learn from war and hate

Happily give and receive

Grow from learning anew

In teaching know tolerance

May we live in peace

Find faith in what we seek

In our prayers have hope

And prosper in the love we share

For all these things

We thank the Gods

Guide us in our way

Teach us in your names

Fill us with your Light.

Hymn to the Lord of Good

The Lord of Good is greater far

than tongue or pen can ever tell

It goes beyond the highest star

and reaches to the lowest hell

He guides us all to live with care

to gift our hand to one another

a family, we praise and share

with He our father, all our brother

When years of time shall pass away

and worldly kingdoms fall

existing still shall be his will

and seeds of grace within us all

His light so sure shall still endure

measureless and strong

redeeming grace to every race

the right for every wrong

Could we with ink the ocean fill

and were the skies of parchment made

were every weed on earth a quill

and every man a scribe by trade

To write the grace of Austinian

would drain the ocean dry!

Nor could this scroll contain the whole

Though stretched from sky to sky!

Hymn of Goodness' Strength

Chorus:

Strength forever, strength together

Goodness weave our hearts forever

Simple joy in knowing Goodness true

Strength together beside all of you

Bringing Goodness forth into day

Hold us strong, blessed in this quest

Following true, never falter, never fray

Nurture our hearts and we need not rest

(Chorus)

Giving love and joy freely this day

Fill our hearts, blessed as we live

Loving true, never falter, never fray

Love our hearts and we return to give

(Chorus)

Healing pain and suffering along the way

Mend our wounds, refreshed by this gift

Strengthen true, never falter, never fray

Heal our hurts and poison we will lift

(Chorus)

Casting light to brighten the way

Fill our minds, blessed as we learn

Teaching true, never falter, never fray

Enrich our lives and from evil we turn

(Chorus)

Honoring all in work and play

Keep us pure, blessed in virtue

Living true, never falter, never fray

Protect our loves and we will march on true

(Chorus)

Counsel with wisdom to show the way,

Keep us wise, blessed to forgive,

Singing true, never falter, never fray,

Soothe our hearts, and in peace we will live.

(Chorus)

Hymn to Austinian II

For Mercy, Courage, Kindness, Mirth,

There is no measure here on earth.

Nay, they wither, root and stem,

If an end be set to them.

Overbrim and overflow

If your own heart you would know

For the spirit born to bless

Lives but in its own excess

I'm thankful for joy, and thankful for pain,

Thankful for sunlight, thankful for rain

Thankful you shelter again and again,

Austinian, father, protector and friend.

To Teach Goodness

Father, Father, where shall we begin?

So many ears which have not heard,

So far and wide to spread thy word,

Children, children; start from within.

Cultivate goodness from inside,

Listen to love and life,

Weed out hatred and strife,

Let the Father grow and rise!

Father, Father, where shall we begin?

So many ears which have not heard,

So far and wide to spread thy word,

Children, children; start from within.

From inside goodness will grow,

Offer life and love to another,

In this way teach of the Father,

Let the kindness spread and know:

Father, Father, we shall start from within.

So many ears will hear thy word,

Goodness will spread across the world,

We will fill out hearts and begin!

From the Book of Devotions

We arise today through a mighty strength

The Gods of Light power to guide us

The Gods of Light might to uphold us

The Gods of Light eyes to watch over us

The Gods of Light ears to hear us

The Gods of Light words to give us speech

The Gods of Light hands to guard us

The Gods of Light ways to lie before us

The Gods of Light shields to shelter us

The Gods of Light host to secure us.

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Divine Siccara of the Light

Great Goddess of Compassion and Mercy

May my heart be home to you

like your island in the sea.

May I feel your presence

Guiding me in fear and rage.

May the strength and balance of

Your grace-filled body be mine

When someone is in need,

And may I walk in your luminescence

With trust and gladness,

Beyond time,

Beyond the end,

Beyond the beginning.

Gifts Given

Gifts given freely, out of joy and love,

Are, like the gift of life, conceived in pleasure.

Blest are those whose hearts in that way move,

Receiving more of life than they can measure.

In giving, then, alight with hope and passion,

Each wanting, wanted, desperate with delight,

Lovers incandescent moments fashion,

As meteors slash through a starry night.

No love is strong without its strong demands.

Demons do not need as lovers do!

Love weaves its joys of mutual commands:

In giving pleasure, taking pleasure, too.

So may you give, and find such pleasure there

As lights the darkest dreams of those who care.

Luk Twain, Deacon to Taliena.

The Unicorn

Spirals of warmth ascending in song

borne on graceful hoofbeats

hearts pattering and growing strong

the graceful horn melody joyfully bleats

calling wisdom to my side

with soft and warm snow white

wash away painful tears cried

Spiraling songs to warm all right.

The Paladin

Glowing warmth of keep hearths

close and blood red center

Filling veins in wings of larks

flight to dispel Love's winter

In cold steel and hot battle

burning strength from holy blade

Slicing darkness which quiver and rattle

cadences through funeral glade

Filled with hope of sunlit hearts

warm and safe at keep hearths.

Psalm: To Spread Austinian's Gift

Goodness is Your gift

Goodness is Your joy

Blessed are those with means to employ

To work Your will

To spread Goodness to all

Blessed are those who fail and fall

For You will uplift

For you will forgive

Blessed are they who again will live

They will know Your gift

They will know Your joy

Blessings of Good will be their's to employ

To work Your will

To spread Goodness to all

Blessed to see that Your Light never fall

- Deacon Krelzi Quan'ku

A Prayer for Warriors

Thy wit and wisdom Master of Mages,

Doth temper well the steel of war

As we march through the ages,

The warrior's way doth only take us so far.

Tis battle to be done!

But without good faith 'naught tis won.

Keepth us wise and pure,

Let not love of blood be in our head.

Keepth our blades strong and sure,

But let us love and give life instead.

Let us commit folly not,

Lest we become that which we fought.

In this I pray, for every warrior who hath lost their way, may we know thy

forgivness when we are united after our last battle with thy greatness.

- Paynifier Ahalin, Warrior of Kantilles, Defender of the Austinians

Hope

Father, blessed are we who walk in Your light,

The sun shines brighter for the hope You give us.

In the colors of the sunrise can be seen,

the beauty of Your touch.

In the fading light of the sunset can be seen,

the hopes of a new day.

In the sweetness of the air can be found,

the sense of wholeness.

In the perfect dew upon the rose can be found,

the reflection of beginnings.

In the beating of the heart can be found,

the tune of faith.

In the arms of our breathren can be found.

the strength of faith.

In the light of the Father can be found,

the wisdom of faith.

Father, blessed are we who walk in Your light,

This day holds the promise of the next,

This heart holds truth of Your faith.

-Gwynn Struan, priestess of Austinian, High Clerist of Knighthood

Austinian Knows

Keep heart as you walk the lands

Sorrow can not thrive in the midst of glee

Joy in the offering of caring hands

I call out to walk with thee

For in Austinian's grace

All goodness grows

Peace and comfort in every place

He consoles, He knows.

Listen, heart beat, as you walk the lands

Let the drums guide you safe and true

Truth in the offering of guiding hands

Through pain I will see you bravely through

For in Austinian's grace

All goodness flows

Clearing away wrongs in every place

He purifies, He grows.

Cherish many hearts as you walk the lands

Stranger's blessings once become love of friends

Hope reaching out to clasp fearful hands

We shall walk together till our road ends

For in Austinian's grace

All goodness knows

Joy and mercy in every place

His goodness overflows.

Do it in Love

Don't expect acknowledgement

for every heartfelt deed

Austinian's approval

is all we really need.

Others may not notice

the little things we do

But still reach out with kindness

and the love instilled in you.

Each task you do is an offering

known high in the gods above

So give with all your being,

and do it all in love.

My Light

The life I see before me,

is brighter than my past...

Because I see my purpose

In the path of good at last

Earthly things will wither,

and in time shall pass away...

but one thing is forever;

My light is here to stay.

I'll keep on shining brightly

And touch all that I see

For a path of love and righteousness

begins at first with me.