bove all things, and in all things, O my soul, rest in the Lord always, for He is the everlasting rest of the saints.
A Prayer for the Presence of the Lord
Grant me, O loving Jesus, to rest in You above every creature;† above all health and beauty, above all glory and honor, above all power and dignity, above all knowledge and subtlety, above all riches and arts, above all joy and gladness, above all fame and praise, above all sweetness and comfort, above all hope and promise, above all desert and desire. Above all gifts and favors that You can give and pour on us, above all mirth and exultation that the mind can receive and feel; finally, above all the host of Heaven, above angels and archangels; above all things visible and invisible, and above all that is not You, my God.
Because You, O Lord my God, are above all things the best; You alone are most high, You alone most powerful, You alone most sufficient and most full, You alone most sweet and most full of consolation. You alone most lovely and loving, You alone most noble and glorious above all
