"Because we have suffered, and we are not afraid to suffer in order to survive, we are ready to give up everything even our lives in our struggle for justice." -- Cesar E. Chavez
ORACION DEL CAMPESINO EN LA LUCHA:
Escrito por: -- Cesar E. Chavez
Ensename el sufrimiento de los mas desafortunados;
Asi conocere el dolor de mi pueblo.
Librame a orar por los demas;
Porque estas presente en cada persona.
Ayudame a tomar, responsabilidad de mi propia vida;
Solo asi, sere libre al fin.
Concedeme valentia para servir al projimo;
Porque en la entrega hay vida verdadera.
Consedeme honradez y paciencia;
Para que yo pueda trabajar junto con otros trabajadores.
Alumbranos con el canto y la celebracion;
Para que levanten el Espiritu entre nosotros.
Que el Espiritu florezca y cresca;
Para que no nos cansemos entere la lucha.
Nos acordamos de los que han caido por la justicia;
Porque a nosotros han entregado la vida.
Ayudanos a amar aun a los que nos odian;
Asi podemos cambiar el mundo
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PRAYER OF THE FARM WORKER' STRUGGLE
Written by: -- Cesar E. Chavez
Show me the suffering of the most miserable;
so I will know my people's plight.
Free me to pray for others;
for you are present in every person.
Help me take responsibility for my own life;
so that I can be free at last.
Grant me courage to serve my brethren;
for in service there is true life.
Give me honesty and patience;
so that we can work with other workers.
Bring forth song and celebration;
so that the Spirit will be alive among us.
Let the Spirit flourish and grow;
so that we will never tire of the struggle.
Let us remember those who have died for justice;
for they have given us life.
Help us love even those who hate us;
so we can change the world.