This is a modified form of The Litany of Humility, which’s origin is commonly attributed to Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val (1865-1930). This version utilizes “Lord” rather than “Jesus” with the aim to promote a deeper sense of reverence.
Music by Alfonso Peduto, As appears on Binary Data Vol. 1 (Track: Binary V)
Oh Lord, Meek and humble of heart
– Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed.
R1: Deliver me, Lord.
From the desire of being loved – R1
From the desire of being extolled – R1
From the desire of being honored – R1
From the desire of being praised – R1
From the desire of being preferred to others – R1
From the desire of being consulted – R1
From the desire of being approved – R1
From the fear of being humiliated
R1: Deliver me, Lord.
From the fear of being despised – R1
From the fear of suffering rebukes – R1
From the fear of being calumniated – R1
From the fear of being forgotten – R1
From the fear of being ridiculed – R1
From the fear of being wronged – R1
From the fear of being suspected – R1
That others may be loved more than I
R2: Lord, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I – R2
That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease – R2
That others may be chosen and I set aside – R2
That others may be praised and I unnoticed – R2
That others may be preferred to me in everything – R2
That others may become holier than I…
…provided that I may become as holy as I should – R2
Oh Lord, Meek and humble of heart,
– Make our hearts like unto thine.
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