For we never came with a flattering word, 
  -as you know,
nor greedy, under a cover, 
   -as God is witness
nor seeking glory from people,
nor from you all
nor from others,
although we are able to weigh (on you) as Christ’s apostles.

But we became as little children amongst you, 
as a wet-nurse takes care of her own children.
In this way, caring so much for you
we take pleasure to share with 
not only the gospel of God
but also our own souls
because you became beloved to us.

Thank you, dear Jesus,
for all you have given me,
for all you have taken away from me,
for all you have left me.

Thomas More (c.1478-1535)