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Venerable Bede

And I pray thee, loving Jesus, that as Thou hast graciously given me to drink in with delight the words of Thy knowledge, so Thou wouldst mercifully grant me to attain one day to Thee, the fountain of all wisdom and to appear forever before Thy face.

Venerable Bede

Wisdom

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The author asks Jesus to continue allowing him to joyfully learn and understand divine knowledge through His teachings. He also seeks the mercy to eventually reach Jesus, who is the ultimate source of wisdom, and to be in His presence forever.

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