This song, Take Lord, Receive, is a prayer by St. Ignatius Loyola also called the Susipe Prayer or the Offering of One's self. This version is by John Foley and was surprisingly difficult to find on YouTube.
Here is an English translation of the prayer from the Latin:
Receive, O Lord, all my liberty. Take my memory, my understanding, and my entire will. Whatsoever I have or possess Thou hast bestowed upon me; I give it all back to Thee and surrender it wholly to be governed by Thy Will. Give me love for Thee alone along with Thy grace, and I am rich enough and ask for nothing more.
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This has long been one of my favorite prayers, Dymphna; I'm so glad that you posted it.
ReplyDeleteThanks. It's a beautiful prayer.
ReplyDeleteI used to have this song on one of my old albums. I loved John Foley's version. Found a very short clip here: http://www.ocp.org/compositions/7018
ReplyDeleteI think it was the Earthen Vessels album. Wonder what ever happened to it? Wonder if it would still play? It is a very good album. Makes me reminiscent of the "good old days."
I love the Earthen Vessels album. That and the Wood Hath Hope album. Both wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove this prayer. It's a good one to say in thanksgiving after Mass or after Holy Communion.
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea, Barbara.
ReplyDeleteThank you Daphna for suggesting the Earthen Vessels CD. I have ordered it. Thanks again.
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