A Song from Saint Francis to Saint Clare

WELLSPRINGS

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Saint Francis -
Wounded Healer

Saint Clare,
the New Woman

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Faith in the Future

A SONG FROM FRANCIS TO CLARE

In 1225, St Francis' death was approaching. He was living in a wattle hut in the precincts of the Friary by San Damiano's.
It is while he was there he wrote this song for St Clare and her sisters. It's Latin title is Audite Poverelle.

The original music is lost. This is our own version which we sing at Ty Mam Duw

A song from Francis to Clare

Listen, little poor ones, whom the Lord has called who have come together from all parts of the world;

may the truth unite you, so that when you die, on complete obedience your trust may rely.

Look not to the outside for the life you live;
better far the bounty that the spirit will give.

In great love, I beg you; use God's gifts with grace, and that those who suffer ills may bear them in peace.

You will sell your burdens at a higher price,
and as queens in heaven you will wear crowns of life.

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