Canticle of the Sun
All praise is yours: all glory, honor and blessings.
To you alone, Most High do they belong;
no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your Name.
We praise you, Lord, for all your creatures,
Especially for brother Sun,
Through whom you give us light.
He is beautiful, radiant with great splendor,
and in this he bears your likeness.
We praise you, Lord for sister Moon and the Stars.
In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.
We praise you, Lord for brothers Wind and Air,
fair and stormy, and all weather's moods,
by which you cherish all that you have made.
We praise you, Lord for sister Water,
so useful, humble, precious and pure.
We praise you, Lord for brother Fire,
through whom you light the night.
He is beautiful, playful, robust and strong.
We praise you, Lord for sister Earth,
who sustains us with her fruits, colored flowers and herbs.
We praise you, Lord for those who pardon,
who for love of you bear sickness and trial.
Blessed are those who endure in peace;
they will be crowned by you, Most High.
We praise you, Lord for sister Death,
from whom no living person can escape.
Woe to those who die in their sins!
Blessed are those she finds doing your will.
No second death can do them harm.
We praise and bless you, Lord and give you thanks,
and serve you in all humility.
St. Francis of Assisi
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