I am Patrick, yes a sinner and indeed untaught; yet I am established here in Ireland where I profess myself bishop. I am certain in my heart that 'all that I am,' I have received from God. So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.

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So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.

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Before I was humiliated I was like a stone that lies in deep mud, and he who is mighty came and in his compassion raised me up and exalted me very high and placed me on the top of the wall.

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I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain.

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I pray to God to give me perseverance and to deign that I be a faithful witness to Him to the end of my life for my God.

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If I be worthy, I live for my God to teach the heathen, even though they may despise me.

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I am imperfect in many things, nevertheless I want my brethren and kinsfolk to know my nature so that they may be able to perceive my soul's desire.

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Sufficient to say, greed is a deadly deed. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

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If I have any worth, it is to live my life for God so as to teach these peoples; even though some of them still look down on me.

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May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and for evermore.

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