I arise today Through the strength of heaven: Light of sun Brilliance of moon Splendor of fire Speed of lightning Swiftness of wind Depth of sea Stability of earth Firmness of rock.

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

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I am certain in my heart that all that I am, I have received from God.

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I am Patrick, a sinner, most uncultivated and least of all the faithful and despised in the eyes of many.

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Christ before me, Christ behind me,Christ in me.

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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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That which I have set out in Latin is not my words but the words of God and of apostles and prophets, who of course have never lied. He who believes shall be saved, but he who does not believe shall be damned. God has spoken.

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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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He [God] watched over me before I knew him, and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son.

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He who believes shall be saved, but he who does not believe shall be damned. God has spoken.

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