2. The wondrous wounds of Francis
   Christ made, not him,
   the One who perfected the heart of Francis
   with His love.

3. Francis often kept vigil
   to contemplate Jesus,
   while contemplating
   glowing red with that
   sign that must be revered.

4. Francis rejoiced in God
   in the furnace of love,
   Jesus made Him like Himself
   in a true likeness.

5. Francis fluent in devout praises
   of the Redeemer
   shines with His stigmata,
   made by the force of love.

Benedictus Antiphon

Francis, Father of the poor,
the glory of obedience,
prophet of things most high,
is marked with the likeness of the
Cross and wounds of Christ,
a tested athlete of the Cross.

Second Vespers:

Magnificat Antiphon

Francis, standard-bearer of Christ
by merciful handiwork,
cross-bearer, give to Jesus, whom you loved,
the prayers of the cross,
through that outstanding martyrdom
of which you were held worthy.

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