So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.

If I have any worth, it is to live my life for God.

Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me.

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.

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.

Before I was humiliated I was like a stone that lies in deep mud, and he who is mighty came and in his compassion raised me up and exalted me very high and placed me on the top of the wall.