O God,
whose greatness know no limits,
whose wisdom knows no bounds,
whose peace excels all understanding;
you love and help us beyond measure–
help us to love you.
Though we cannot fully do so
because of your infinite goodness,
increase and deepen our understanding
so that we may love you more and more;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Source: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Source of this version: http://www.didymus.org/uploads/3/4/2/1/3421357/bernard_of_clairvaux_on_monastic_and_scholastic_theology.pdf
Also found here: http://grimesfirstpresbyterianchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mar-1-web-bulletin.pdf
“Greatness knows no limits”may be a reference to Ephesians 1:19
“Wisdom knows no bounds” may be a reference to Romans 11:33
“Peace excels all understanding” is a reference to Philippians 4:7
“Love you more and more” is a reference to Philippians 1:9