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Francis of Assisi — Prayer Before the Crucifix - Illustration on enlightenment | IllustrateTheWord

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Francis of Assisi — Prayer Before the Crucifix

By Francis of AssisiSource: Francis of Assisi - Prayer Before the Crucifix at San Damiano (1205) - Public Domain36 words

Most High and Glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me right faith, certain hope, and perfect charity, sense and knowledge, Lord, that I may carry out Thy holy and true command. Amen.

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