Karen F's Drum - January 2008

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The theme of this drum reflects Karen's love of Saint Francis, and her several years as a Franciscan Sister of the Poor.  It is the Canticle of Creation, a song written by Saint Francis in the last few years of his life on the planet.

All praise be yours, my Lord, through all you have made,  and first my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and through whom you give us light.

All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brother Fire,

through whom you brighten up the night.

How beautiful is he, how cheerful!

Full of power and strength.

All Praise be yours, my Lord,

through Sister Moon and the stars;

in the heavens you have made them, bright,

and precious, and fair.

All praise be yours, my Lord,

through Brothers wind and air,

and fair and stormy,

   all the weather's moods,

   by which you cherish all that you have made.

All praise be yours, my Lord,

through Sister Water,

   so useful, humble, precious and pure.

All praise be yours, my Lord,

through our Sister our Mother the Earth,

who sustains us and governs us,

and produces various fruits

   with colored flowers and herbs.

All praise be yours, my Lord,

through those who grant pardon for love of you; through those who endure sickness and trial.

Happy are those who endure in peace,

   By You, Most High, they will be crowned. .

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All praise be yours, my Lord,

through Sister Death,

From whose embrace no mortal can escape. .