Richard of Chichester, English bishop and reformer of the church 1197-1253

                                                      Prayer by Richard of Chichester 

Thanks be to thee, 

O Lord Jesus Christ, For 

all the benefits thou hast given me, For all the pains & insults thou hast borne for me. O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, May I know thee 

more clearly, May I love thee more 

dearly, May I follow thee more 

nearly day by day.