May the work that we will soon begin

Sing praise to you.

speak like the prophets of old of your beauty and unity.

of your handiwork in the excellence of its execution,

in the joy of doing it,

in our poverty of ownership over it,

in our invitation tooters to share in it,

and in its bearing fruit for the Lassallian world.

May we be aware that through this work we draw near to you.

We come to you with ready hands

Amen!