We command you,
brothers and sisters,
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
keep away from every brother (or sister)
living disorderly,
and not according to the tradition
which they received from us.
For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us.
-that we were not disorderly among you,
not freely eating anyone’s food,
but by work and labour
night and day
working
in order not to be a burden to any of you.
Not because,
we do not have authority,
but so that we ourselves might give a example to you,
to copy us.
For when we were with you,
we often commanded you,
‘If someone does not want to work, don’t let them eat. ‘
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