Object Record
Metadata
Title |
Bene Dictum, Benedicte! |
Collection |
ELCA Region 4-South Archives Collection |
Object Name |
Poster, Instructional |
Catalog Number |
2006.10.26 |
Description |
A reproduction of a poster that gives the proper procedure to follow in the case of an errant monk, written by Saint Benedict. The poster is in a black frame with a green matte. The depiction at the top of the poster is of an errant monk being led out of the abbey. The procedure is as follows: "Bene Dictum, Benedicte! If any pilgrim monk come from distant parts, if with wish as a guest to dwell in the monastery, and will be content with the customs which he finds in the place, & do not perchance by his lavishness disturb the monastery, but is simply content with what he finds, he shall be received, for as long a time as he desires. If, indeed, he find fault with anything, or expose it, reasonably, and with the humility of charity, the Abbot shall discuss it prudently, lest perchance God had sent him for this very thing. But, if he have been found gossipy and contumacious in the time of his sojourn as guest, not only ought he not to be joined to the body of the monastery, but also it shall be said to him, honestly, that he must depart. If he does not go, let two stout monks, in the name of God, explain the matter to him. Saint Benedict." |
Notes |
Martin Luther's Sacristy Prayer or Pulpit Prayer: O Lord God, Thou hast made me a pastor and teacher in the church. Thou seest how unfit I am to administer rightly this great responsible office and had I been without Thy aid and counsel I would surely have ruined it all long ago. Therefore do I invoke Thee. How gladly do I desire to yield and consecrate my heart and mouth to this ministry I desire to teach the congregation. I, too, desire ever to learn and to keep Thy word my constant companion and to meditate thereupon earnestly. Use me as Thy instrument in Thy service. Only do not Thou forsake me, for if I am left to myself, I will certainly bring it all to destruction. Amen. |
Dimensions |
H-18 W-12 inches |
Subjects |
Pulpit Prayer--Martin Luther Sacristy Prayer--Martin Luther |
Classification |
Pulpit Prayer--Martin Luther Sacristy Prayer--Martin Luther |
Search Terms |
Pulpit Prayer--Martin Luther Sacristy Prayer--Martin Luther |
Location |
Resource Library |