Devotions of Saint Anselm Archbishop of Canterbury

PROSLOGION, or Address to God concerning His Existence

Note on the Argument of the Proslogion

PREFACE TO THE MEDITATIONS AND PRAYERS

MEDITATION I. Concerning the Dignity and the Misery of Human Nature

MEDITATION II. Concerning the Terrors of the Day of Judgment. An Incentive to Tears

MEDITATION III. To encourage the Spirit not to fall into despair, since, if we truly repent, we shall without doubt find mercy for all our sins

MEDITATION IV. Concerning the Redemption of Mankind

I. A Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving to God

II. A Prayer to the Holy Spirit

III. A Prayer to Christ for my Friends

IV. A Prayer to Christ for my Enemies

Introductory Note

I. To Ralph

II. To Herlwin, Gondulf, and Maurice, Monks of Bee sojourning in Christ Church, Canterbury

III. To Burgundius and His Wife Richera, on Burgundius departure as a Pilgrim to Jerusalem

IV. To Alexander, King of Scots

V. To Robert and the Devout Women under his Care