Canticle of the Creatures

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Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord,

all praise is Yours, all glory,

all honor and all blessings.

To you alone, Most High,

do they belong, and no

mortal lips are worthy to

pronounce Your Name.

Praised be You, my Lord,

with all Your creatures,

especially Sir Brother Sun,

who is the day

through whom You give us light.

And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor,

of You Most High, he bears the likeness.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon

and the stars; in the heavens you have made them

bright, precious and fair.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind

and Air, and fair and stormy, all weather’s moods,

by which You cherish all that You have made.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,

so useful, humble, precious and pure.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,

through whom You light the night and he is

beautiful and playful and robust and strong.

Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister,

Mother Earth who sustains and governs us,

producing varied fruits with colored flowers

and herbs.

Praised be You, my Lord, through those who grant

pardon for love of You and bear sickness and trial.

Blessed are those who endure in peace,

by You Most High, they will be crowned.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Death

from whom no one living can escape.

Woe to those who die in mortal sin!

Blessed are they She finds doing your will,

no second death can do them harm.

Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks,

and serve Him with great humility.

This article is from Christian History magazine #119 The Wonder of Creation. Read it in context here!

By Francis of Assisi

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