Monastic & Mystic Prayers
Prayer of Nicholas of Cusa
Nicholas of Cusa (1401–1464), cardinal and philosopher, sent the monks of Tegernsee a painted icon whose eyes seemed to follow every viewer, with a treatise called The Vision of God.
Lord, you have given me my being,
and it is such that it continually renews itself.
You give yourself to me
that I may be my own,
and in giving yourself you give me freedom.
Wherever I turn my eyes, there you are looking at me.
Your glance never leaves anyone,
and you behold each one of us
as though you beheld none other.
Grant that I may keep my face turned to you,
and never turn away;
for while you look on me I live,
and if you should withdraw your glance
I would fall back into nothing. Amen.
The Vision of God (De visione Dei)
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