"Highest, all powerful, good Lord, Yours is the praise, the glory, and the honor, and every blessing.  They belong to You alone, and no one is worthy to speak Your Name.  So praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, who makes the day and enlightens us through You.  He is lovely and radian and grand; and he heralds You, his Most High Lord.  Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and stars.  You have hung them in heaven shining and precious and fair.  And praise to You, my Lord, thorough Brother Wind, in air and cloud, calm and every weather that sustains Your creatures.  Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water, so very useful, humble, precious, and chaste.  Yes, and praise to You, my Lord, thorough Brother Fire.  Through him You illumine our night, and he is handsome and merry, robust and strong.  Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who nourishes us and teaches us, bringing forth all kinds of fruits and colored flowers and herbs."

Tales of St. Francis

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