Merrimack Grey Rigorism
Holy rigidity! Sharpen the frail souls, tighten the
hearts so laxism is dissolved. Yes, tears have been shed
and confusion has reigned, but times of water have left
place to times of fire. The monk is still harassed, the
demons are still crawling, but the path has been cleared,
cursed be those who would dare to defy! Spiritual
severity, immutable conviction, blind our eyes to dubiety
and force us to the grace of God! Grey rigorism,
endlessly against you all. In the times of opposition,
remember there's a rope for each one of you. Shine in
greyness, O splendid presence, and arm our hearts with
effrontery and scorn, so the sinner can be punished and
humiliated. In our times of vanity, let forgiveness die,
and let penitence restore humility. Indifferent to the
judgement of men, confident of the teachings of the Lord,
my actions and faith are between me and my god.