Birthing the True

by Thomas Lichner, b. 1950

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These chant lyrics come from Father Thomas Keating’s poem called “The Last Laugh” from his book called “The Secret Embrace”. This spiritual theme of dying to our old self and becoming more and more of our god-self is prevalent in the Bible. Jesus especially emphasized it and St. Paul teaches it (cf. Ephesians 4:22-24). This theme is a solid core of most faith traditions and teachings. As we pray with this chant, may it be our intention to trust the Holy One to guide us in a day-by-day process of letting go of our false self and unveiling more and more of our true god-self.

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As the false disappears,
Then the true is born.

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released November 19, 2021
Sing this chant over and over along with me and continue singing as long as you desire. Let the rhythm, tune, and words lead you to a deep, centering place within you. May this chant become your prayer throughout the day or night as you sing silently or aloud. God is with you.

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Tom Lichner Pennsylvania

Rev. Dr. F. Thomas Lichner. Tom has been an ordained pastor in the Lutheran Church since 1977- Certified by Shalem Institute for spiritual Formation, Washington, D.C and The Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, Wernersville, Pa. and has been a practicing Spiritual Director and writing chants since 1989. He has been a Wisdom School chant leader at Moravian Seminary, Bethlehem, PA. ... more

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