It was written by Indian Roman Catholic priest, musician, song-writer and member of the Salesian order, Peter Gonsalves (b 1958).
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Gonsalves. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of A, the first few notes of the melody are C E E E E EE.
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Singer with backing track
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Lyrics
Chorus:
We thank you O Lord for Don Bosco,
In him, we see the wonders of your love,
You filled him with gifts of nature and grace,
To lead young people to their home above.
1 He was a man profoundly human,
Open to the signs of the times,
And yet he was a man,
he was a man of God.
2 Enable us to be his double,
Faithful in the service of youth,
Overcoming hardships with firmness,
With hearts filled with your love.
We thank you O Lord for Don Bosco,
In him, we see the wonders of your love,
You filled him with gifts of nature and grace,
To lead young people to their home above.
1 He was a man profoundly human,
Open to the signs of the times,
And yet he was a man,
he was a man of God.
2 Enable us to be his double,
Faithful in the service of youth,
Overcoming hardships with firmness,
With hearts filled with your love.
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