This Amanda McKenna song from the As One Voice digital archive might struggle to find a liturgical place (? as a song for reflection or thanksgiving) but is it a great song in the tradition of the mystics of the church. She adapted the text from the writings of St Bonaventure.
I love the tune. The sheet music can be purchased at As One Voice.
Refrain
Christ is the way, Christ is the door.
By Christ we mount, by Christ we are borne.
If you want to understand… (omit after last verse)
1 Ask it of grace not of learning, ask it of desire not understanding.
Ask it of earnest prayer, not of attentive reading.
2 Ask it of the betrayed not the teacher, ask it of God not humankind.
Ask it of darkness not of radiance.
3 Ask it not of light, but of the fire that enflames you
And transports you to God with a burning affection.
This fire is of God Himself, Christ kindles it with the fervour of his passion.
© 2010 Amanda McKenna