High lust and froward bearing,
Proud heart, rebellious brow—
Deaf ear and soul uncaring,
We seek Thy mercy now!
The sinner that forswore Thee,
The fool that passed Thee by,
Our times are known before Thee—
Lord, grant us strength to die!
Rudyard Kipling
As priests can attest, non-Catholics, and fallen away Catholics have not infrequently sought admission, or reconciliation, to the Church on their death beds. John Wayne is a well known example. Saint Dismas is their role model and advocate.
