by St. Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582).

 

God Alone is Enough

 

Let nothing upset you,

let nothing startle you.

All things pass;

God does not change.

Patience wins

all it seeks.

Whoever has God

lacks nothing:

God alone is enough.

 

Notes:

http://www.poetseers.org/spiritual_and_devotional_poets/christian/teresa_of_avila/prayers_and_works/

http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1169