Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures,especially through my lord Brother Sun,who brings the day; and you give light through him.And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendour!Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,and through the air, cloudy and serene,and every kind of weather through whichYou give sustenance to Your creatures.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,through whom you light the night and he is beautifuland playful and robust and strong.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth,who sustains us and governs us and who producesvaried fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.