Canticle of All Creatures

Canticle of All Creatures

This poem was written by St. Francis of Assisi, and translated by Dana Gioia. Most high, all powerful, and most good Lord,Yours are the praises, glory, honor, blessings.Only to you, Altissimo, do they belong.And none are worthy to pronounce Your name.Praise to You, my Lord, for all creation,Most specially our noble Brother Sun,Bringing the day by which You grant us light.He shines, so fair and radiant in his splendor, We recognize in him, Most H…