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GENERAL..imagesblu_gry.gif (541 bytes) The Exhortation
Praises of God

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First Version
of Letter to
the Faithful

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Prayer Before
the Crucifix

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The Canticle
of Brother Sun

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A Letter to St.Anthony
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A Letter
to the Rulers
of the People

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A Letter to
a Minister

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Prayer
Inspired by
the Our Father

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Salutation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Praises to
be Said at
All Hours

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The Testament
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  Blessing of Animals
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   The Portiuncula
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   The Transitus
    
    
    

 

The Exhortation to the Praises of God



Lord God:
you alone are holy,
you who work wonders! You are strong, you are great,
you are the Most High,
you are the almighty King,
you, holy Father, King of heaven and earth.

Lord God: you are Three and you are One,
you are goodness, all goodness,
you are the higest Good,
Lord God, living and true.

You are love and charity, you are wisdom,
you are humility, you are patience,
you are beauty, you are sweetness,
you are sefety, you are rest, you are joy,
you are our hope
and our delight,
you are justice, you are moderation
you are all our wealth
and riches overflowing.

You are beauty, you are gentleness,
you are our shelter, our guard
and our defender,
you are strength, you are refreshment,
you are our hope.
you are our faith.
you are our love,
you are our complete consolation,
you are our life everlasting,
great and wonderful Lord,
all powerful God, merciful Savior!

Amen.