Most High, Glorious God — Francis of Assisi

Prayer of Surrender

Most High, Glorious God

Francis of Assisi · 1181/82–1226

Early in his conversion, kneeling before the crucifix of San Damiano, Francis prayed to be remade. Pray his words slowly — a surrender of the whole self into God's light and command.

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St Francis of Assisi, Prayer before the Crucifix of San Damiano (c. 1205–06).