Daily I expect to be murdered or betrayed or reduced to slavery if the occasion arises. But I fear nothing, because of the promises of heaven.

I pray to God to give me perseverance and to deign that I be a faithful witness to Him to the end of my life for my God.

I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain.

If I be worthy, I live for my God to teach the heathen, even though they may despise me.

Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.

Christ before me, Christ behind me,Christ in me.

I am Patrick, yes a sinner and indeed untaught; yet I am established here in Ireland where I profess myself bishop. I am certain in my heart that 'all that I am,' I have received from God. So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.