April 12, 2008

all my hope

"0 Thou, who by the light of nature

increases in us the desire for the light of Thy mercy

in order to be led by this to Thy glory,

to Thee I offer thanks, Creator, God,

because Thou hast given me pleasure

in what Thou hast created

and I rejoice in Thy handiwork."

- Johannes Kepler

(Harmonice mundi)

"If I have been allured into brashness

by the wonderful beauty of thy works,

or if I have loved my own glory among men,

while advancing in work destined for thy glory,

gently and mercifully pardon me:

and finally, deign graciously to cause

that these demonstrations may lead to thy glory

and to the salvation of souls,

and nowhere be an obstacle to that. Amen."

- Johannes Kepler

(Harmonice mundi)

"Only the merits of our saviour Jesus Christ.

It is in Him, as I steadfastly testify,

that there rest all my retreat,

all my consolation, all my hope."

- Johannes Kepler

(his dying words)