Richard of Chichester

On April 3, we commemorate Richard of Chichester, bishop, who died 1253.

You may remember the prayer attributed to him, basis for a song in the rock opera Godspell:

Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ
For all the benefits Thou hast given me,
For all the pains and insults Thou hast borne for me.
O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,
May I know Thee more clearly,
Love Thee more dearly,
Follow Thee more nearly,
Day by day.