The Life of St. Francis
English translation by Emma Gurney Salter (1875–1967), Temple Classics, London: J. M. Dent, 1904; text as reprinted in Everyman's Library no. 485, London: J. M. Dent, 1910 (copy reprinted 1927).
The fifteen chapters of the Life (Legenda maior). The appended account of the miracles after St Francis's death (Miracula) is not in this edition. Section numbers begin the paragraphs as printed. English only.
- pref Prologue
- 1 Chapter I. Of his manner of life in the secular state
- 2 Chapter II. Of his perfect conversion unto God, and of the repairing of the three churches
- 3 Chapter III. Of the founding of his Religion, and sanction of the Rule
- 4 Chapter IV. Of the advancement of the Order under his hand, and of the confirmation of the Rule already sanctioned
- 5 Chapter V. Of the austerity of his life, and of how all created things afforded him comfort
- 6 Chapter VI. Of his humility and obedience, and of the divine condescensions shown unto him at will
- 7 Chapter VII. Of his love for Poverty, and of the wondrous supplying of his needs
- 8 Chapter VIII. Of the kindly impulses of his piety, and of how the creatures lacking understanding seemed to be made subject unto him
- 9 Chapter IX. Of his ardent love, and yearning for martyrdom
- 10 Chapter X. Of his zeal and efficacy in prayer
- 11 Chapter XI. Of his understanding of the Scriptures, and of his spirit of prophecy
- 12 Chapter XII. Of the efficacy of his preaching, and of his gift of healing
- 13 Chapter XIII. Of the sacred stigmata
- 14 Chapter XIV. Of his sufferings and death
- 15 Chapter XV. Of his canonisation, and the translation of his body