Blessed be the God and Father our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of consolation and
God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our afflictions,
so that we might be able to comfort
those in all afflictions
through the comfort
which we ourselves received
from God.
For as the sufferings of the Christ
overflow towards us
so through Christ
our comfort overflows (to you).
So either we are being afflicted,
for your comforting and salvation
or if we are comforted,
(it is) for your comforting
which produces endurance
of the same suffering
which we also suffer.
And our hope is steadfast
for you,
knowing that as you are partners in suffering
so also comfort.
Grant, Lord,
that we may hold to you without parting,
worship you without wearying,
serve you without failing;
faithfully seek you,
happily find you,
and forever possess you,
the only God,blessed now and for ever.
Amen
St Anselm