More Quotes by Saint Patrick
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.
And there I saw in the night the vision of a man....coming as it were from Ireland, with countless letters. And he gave me one of them, and I read the opening words of the letter, which were, The voice of the Irish...and as I read the beginning of the letter I thought that at the same moment I heard their voice - they were those beside the Wood of Voclut, which is near the Western Sea - and thus did they cry out as with one mouth: We ask thee, boy, come and walk among us once more.
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.
Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me.
If I be worthy, I live for my God to teach the heathen, even though they may despise me.
Never trust a dog to watch your food.
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.
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.
Daily I expect to be murdered or betrayed or reduced to slavery if the occasion arises. But I fear nothing, because of the promises of heaven.
I am Patrick, a sinner, most uncultivated and least of all the faithful and despised in the eyes of many.
