Losing all, my cost for a faithful pilgrim's life.
'Twas the life, O Lord, that You chose to live
In those days when on earth You walked.
Gladly suffering all injuries and loss
So that all might draw near and repose.
I cannot see how much farther I shall go;
Still I press on, knowing there is no return.
Let me follow Your pattern, so perfect and true,
Bearing ingratitudes without complaint.
In this time of trial, oh my Lord, I pray
That You'd wipe all my hidden tears away;
Let me learn, O Lord, You are my reward,
Let me be others' blessing all my days
“Let me Love and not beRespected”(圣徒诗歌381首)的作者是法兰西斯 (St. Francis of Assisi1182~1226):法兰西斯于1182年生在意大利。父亲是个富商,自幼过享乐的生活;二十岁时,因一场危险的疾病而归向基督,从此以后献身,过贫穷、慈善的生活。法兰西斯的一生充满了传奇性﹐但造就他丰盛生命最主要的原因﹐是他对「贫穷」与「和平」的坚持﹐这是他自圣经尤其是耶稣教导的体会。法兰西斯曾对他的同伴们说﹕