Isn't this one of the songs written by an ex-jesuit priest, who has been reported to be a partnered homosexual?
Yes it is and that really bugs me. I don't see this guy in the Hymn at all though, and take it as a Hymn, and disregard the man who was inspired to write it. Even though he was a Jesuit, at one point he was called to serve the Church. I have to believe that it was during this period where he had been responding to the call, that I hope the song was written. I would hate to find out it was later on as he was drifting away. Its extremely sad that he turned away from the Church, and towards immorality.