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00:36 This is a story of love. Love that surpasses the sensual. A love that
00:41 transfigured all whom it touched. I'm happy now with you but I know that there
00:46 must be something more. I've yet to know what it is but I must. This is the story
00:52 of a young man who has known ecstasy. He has laughed, lifted his voice in song,
00:57 pleasured away the night and he has carried the colors of a very beautiful
01:02 lady into gallant battle.
01:06 [Music]
01:13 And then a voice spoke and a miracle happened. Francis. For this is the
01:20 wonderful story of Francis of Assisi. Lord, make me the instrument of thy peace.
01:27 Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Filmed in the beautiful Italian
01:33 countryside in places where no cameras have been before with a cast inspired by
01:39 their stirring roles. Bradford Dillman as Francis of Assisi. Dolores Hart as Claire.
01:45 Stuart Whitman. Pedro Armendariz and thousands of others. Here are the
01:52 non-believers who scored, the faithful few who followed, the small creatures
01:58 who rejoiced and the golden-haired girl who adored. Do you know what you're
02:03 asking? By your example I have been called. All my life I have longed to find
02:11 to what I could give my all devotion. What have you told her? To reject a man's
02:16 love for fear she might find some happiness within it? I wouldn't deny her
02:20 any true joy but it is for God to say where that may lie. I am thy daughter, O Lord.
02:26 I ask to be worthy of thy commandments. I offer thee, O Lord, my renunciation. Now
02:35 the exalting, inspiring story comes to life. Your Holiness, our Lord lived in
02:40 extremity and so I believe he demands me to do. How can I bargain with my belief?
02:46 It sings with human hope and gladness, joy and beauty.
02:52 [Music]