No. 2209 “St. Francis” Shrine/Birdfeeder

(Front & Back Panels) Created with 2221
“St. Francis” Plaque

Lead   16”h X 12”w

Reverse side is inscribed with “The Canticle of the Sun”.Used with No. 2209 Shrine., and reads as follows:

Most high omnipotent Lord, Thine are the praises, the glory, the honor, and all benediction.

To Thee alone, Most High, do they belong,
And no one is able to praise You as You deserve.
Praised be Thou, my Lord, with all Thy creatures,
Especially the honored Brother Sun,
Who makes the day and illumines us through Thee.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor,
And bears the signification of Thee, Most High One.
Praised be Thou, my Lord, for Brother Wind,
And for the air, cloudy and clear and every weather,
By which Thou givest sustenance to Thy creatures.
Praised be Thou, my Lord, for Sister Water.
Which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.
Praised be Thou, my Lord, for Brother Fire,
By whom Thou lightest the night,
And he is beautiful and jocund and robust and strong.
Praised be Thou, my Lord, for our sister Mother Earth,
Who sustains and governs us,
And produces various fruits with colored flowers and herbage.Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks
And serve Him with great humility.
Praised be Thou, O'Lord, for those who give pardon for Thy Love
And endure infirmity and tribulation.
Blessed be Thou, who endure in peace, who will be,
Most High, crowned by Thee!
I pray to Thee in thanksgiving for the tranquility of the garden
And all the wondrous things of nature.