Clearly, Dearly, Nearly

^z 13th January 2024 at 8:38pm

Tovarka-sensei (SMB) points out that the epistemological-metacognitive trio "See Clearly + Know Deeply + Choose Wisely" aligns closely with the three dimensions of a famous prayer of more than a century ago, inspired by Richard of Chichester (1197-1253):

Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ
For all the benefits Thou hast given me,
For all the pains and insults Thou hast borne for me.
O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,
May I know Thee more clearly,
Love Thee more dearly,
Follow Thee more nearly.

... and likewise the closely-related song "Day by Day" in the musical Godspell:

Day by day,
O Dear Lord,
Three things I pray:
To see thee more clearly,
Love thee more dearly,
Follow thee more nearly,
Day by day.

... so beautiful, thoughtful, meaningful!

_{(cf There Are Three Points (2012-05-06), Think Better - Three Keys (2019-06-05), Three Things Tactic (2019-09-03), ...) - ^z - 2020-02-05}