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“May I Know Thee More Clearly”

SAINT RICHARD

Richard of Chichester (1197–1253) was bishop in Chichester, a cathedral city in West Sussex, South East England. Throughout his life Richard worked to bring order to the church and was made a saint in 1262.

Thanks be to thee, my Lord Jesus Christ,

For all the benefits Thou has given me,

For all the pains and insults Thou has borne for me.

O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,

May I know Thee more clearly,

Love Thee more dearly,

Follow Thee more nearly.