Frithjof Schuon Archive

Vacare Deo — O soul, grow still.Laus Dei — all existence praises the Lord,Because this lies in the nature of things;We exist, because our being wishes to praise God.

If thou hast awakened from the sleep of self-love,Thou wilt see of what stuff thou art made.Say: Deo gratias. Everything is a thanksgiving,Because everything has drunk from the Highest Good.

Serenitas — therefore resignation;And certitudo — therefore trust in God.It may be that I have said this a hundred times already;May God help me to build the bridge.

Thou readest in the PsalmsHow David cried out to the Lord Most High —How fervent and profoundIs his voice indeed!Beautiful is God remembranceThat lies in the Supreme Name —And beautiful are the wordsWith which God give us joy.