And ever desire to follow Thee.
Let me flee from myself, and turn to Thee,
That so I may merit to be defended by Thee.
Let me fear for myself, let me fear Thee,
And be amongst those who are chosen by Thee.
Let me distrust myself, and trust in Thee,
And ever obey for the love of Thee.
Let me cleave to nothing but only to Thee,
And ever be poor for the sake of Thee.
Look upon me, that I may love Thee.
Call me, that I may see Thee
And forever possess Thee. Amen.
Indulgence of 50 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, Sept. 25, 1883.
ANOTHER VERSION OF ST. AUGUSTINE'S PETITIONS
Lord Jesus, make me know Thee[1]
LORD Jesus, make me know Thee,
Make me myself to know!
Be Thou my only longing.
Thou only here below.
May I, my vile self hating,
Love Thee, do all for Thee!
May I be duly humbled.
And Thou exalted be!
I'll think of naught beside Thee;
Die to myself, and live
For Thee, dear Lord! accepting
Whatever Thou mayst give.
Myself I'll spurn and trample,
And follow close to Thee —
To follow Thee, to reach Thee,
My sole desire shall be.
Flying from self, oh! let me
- ↑ The Petitions of St. Augustine. Translated by the Rev. Matthew Russell, S.J., in the " Sentinel of the Blessed Sacrament."
