Petitions
of Saint Augustine
LORD JESUS, may I
know myself and know Thee. And desire
nothing save only Thee. May I hate myself and love Thee. May I do everything
for the sake of Thee. May I humble myself and exalt Thee. May I think of nothing except Thee. May I die
to myself and live in Thee. May I receive whatever happens as from Thee. May I
banish self and follow Thee. And ever desire to follow Thee.
May I fly from
myself and fly to Thee, That I may deserve to be defended by Thee. May I fear
for myself and fear Thee, And be among those who are chosen by Thee. May I
distrust myself and trust in Thee. May I be willing to obey on account of Thee.
May I cling to nothing but to Thee. May I be poor for the sake of Thee. Look upon
me that I may love Thee. Call me that I may see Thee, And ever and ever enjoy Thee.
Amen.
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