The Cry of a Saintly Man

   
                              The cry of a saintly man


Up now, slight man! Flee for a little while thy occupations;
hide thyself for a time from thy disturbing thoughts.
Cast aside now thy burdensome cares, and put away thy toilsome business.

Yield room for a some little time to God
and rest for a little time in HIm.
Enter the inner chamber of thy mind;
shut out all thoughts save that of God and such as can aid thee in seeking Him.
Speak now, my whole heart!
Speak now to God, saying I seek Thy Face,
Lord will I seek.

                   Anselm