Lord, you know what is better; let it be this or that as you wish. Give what you want, as much as you want, and when you want. Deal with me as you understand, as you prefer, and in a way that brings you greater praise. Place me wherever you want and handle me in everything according to your will. I am in your hand, turn me and spin me around. I am indeed your servant, always ready for anything; for I do not desire to live for myself, but for you; may it be with dignity and perfection!
(Thomas à Kempis, /circa 1380–1471/, The Imitation of Christ, III, 15.2)
