It is God from whom all those who love him derive both their existence and their love;
it is God who frees us from any fear that he can fail to satisfy anyone to whom he becomes known;
it is God who wants himself to be loved,
not in order to gain any reward for himself
but to give to those who love him an eternal reward—namely himself,
the object of their love.
St Augustine (354-430)
Come now, insignificant mortal.
Leave behind your concerns for a little while, and retreat for a short time from your restless thoughts.
Cast off your burdens and cares;
set aside your labor and toil.
Just for a little while make room for God and rest a while in him
St Anselm (1033-1109).