The Cloud of Unknowing: VI. Prayer

That which I am I offer to you, O lord. For you are it entirely. Go no further, but rest in this naked,

stark, elemental awareness: that you are as you are.

Have this intent lapped and folden in one single word, and fasten this word to thine heart.

It is the shortest work of all work that man may imagine.

And herefore it is written, that short prayer pierceth heaven.