Wisdom of the Saints XVIII

Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ

For all the benefits Thou hast given me,

For all the pains and insults Thou hast borne for me.

O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,

May I know Thee more clearly,

Love Thee more dearly,

Follow Thee more nearly,

Day by day.

St. Richard of Chichester

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[If the above prayer sounds a little familiar, you may have seen this 1970s classic.]