Chapter CXX. This is the Praise of Created Things, which he Made when the Lord Certified him of his Kingdom

Most High, Omnipotent, Good Lord.

Thine be the praise, the glory, the honour, and all benediction, To Thee alone, Most High, they are due, and no man is worthy to mention Thee, Be Thou praised, my Lord, with all Thy creatures, above all Brother Sun, who gives the day and lightens us therewith.

And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour, of Thee, Most High, he bears similitude.

Be Thou praised, my Lord, of Sister Moon and the stars, in the heaven hast Thou formed them, clear and precious and comely.

Be Thou praised, my Lord, of Brother Wind, and of the air, and the cloud, and of fair and of all weather, by the which Thou givest to Thy creatures sustenance. Be Thou praised, my Lord, of Sister Water, which is much useful and humble and precious and pure, Be Thou praised, my Lord, of Brother Fire, by which Thou hast lightened the night, and he is beautiful and joyful and robust and strong. Be Thou praised, my Lord, of our Sister Mother Earth, which sustains and hath us in rule, and produces divers fruits with coloured flowers and herbs* Be Thou praised, my Lord, of those who pardon for Thy love and endure sickness and tribulations.

Blessed are they who will endure it in peace, for by Thee, Most High, they shall be crowned.

Be Thou praised, my Lord, of our Sister Bodily Death, from whom no man living may escape, woe to those who die in mortal sin:

Blessed are they who are found in Thy most holy will, for the second death shall not work them ill.

Praise ye and bless my Lord, and give Him thanks, and serve Him with great humility <