Chapter XXIII

HOW THE BLESSED FRANCIS THANKED GOD FOR THE CONSENT OF
THE LADY POVERTY

But the Blessed Francis, beside himself for joy, began to praise Almighty God with a loud Voice, for that He had not abandoned those who trusted in Him, saying: Bless the Lord, all ye {Tob. xiii. 10.} His Elect, keep Days of Rejoicing, and give Glory {Ps. cv. 1.} unto Him, for He is Good and His Mercy endureth Forever. And coming down from the Mountain they brought my Lady Poverty to the Place where they dwelt. And it was about the Sixth Hour.