O God, Light of the minds that see you, Life of the hearts that love you, Strength of the souls that seek you, Enlarge our minds, Raise our vision, Give us swift wings of thought, That our spirits may hear you, Eternal wisdom, From age to age, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. – St Augustine Of Hippo 354-430AD (This…
Thank you, Jesus Christ my Lord: In all my trials and sufferings, You give strength to stand firm. Even more you have given me A share in your eternal glory! – Irenaeus of Lyons 130-202AD. A great early teacher, writer, leader who died for his faith.
Awaken us to delight in your praises, For You made us for Yourself, And our hearts are restless, Until they rest in you. – Augustine of Hippo 354-430AD
Late, have I loved you, Beauty so ancient so new! Late have I loved you! You were within me, but I was outside you and there I searched for you. In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which you created. You were with me, but I was not with you. Created things kept me from you; yet if they…