[SIZE=14pt]For those, O Lord, the humble beasts, that bear with us the burden and heat of day, and offer their guileless lives for the well-being of mankind; and for the wild creatures, whom You have made wise, strong, and beautiful, we supplicate for them Your great tenderness of heart, for You have promised to save both man and beast, and great is Your loving kindness, O Master, Saviour of the world. [/SIZE]