Most high, almighty, good Lord! All praise, glory, honor and exaltation
are yours! To you alone do they belong, and no mere mortal dares
pronounce your Name.
Praise to you, O Lord our God, for all your creatures: first,
for our dear Brother Sun, who gives us the day and illumines us
with his light; fair is he, in splendor radiant, bearing your
very likeness, O Lord.
For our Sister Moon, and for bright, shining stars: We praise
you, O Lord.
For our Brother Wind, for fair and stormy seasons and all heaven's
varied moods, by which you nourish all that you have made: We
praise you, O Lord.
For our Sister Water, so useful, lowly, precious and pure: We
praise you, O Lord.
For our Brother Fire, who brightens up our darkest nights: beautiful
is he and eager, invincible and keen: We praise you, O Lord.
For our Mother Earth, who sustains and feeds us, producing fair
fruits, many-colored flowers and herbs: We praise you, O Lord.
For those who forgive one another for love of you, and who patiently
bear sickness and other trials. - Happy are they who peacefully
endure; you will crown them, O Most High! - We praise you, O Lord.
For our Sister Death, the inescapable fact of life - Woe to those
who die in mortal sin! Happy those she finds doing your will!
From the Second Death they stand immune - : We praise you, O Lord.
All creatures, praise and glorify my Lord and give him thanks
and serve him in great humility. WE PRAISE YOU, O LORD.