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Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small;

Though with patience he stands waiting, with exactness grinds he all.

—Tr. by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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DAILY BREAD

I pray, with meek hands on my breast,

"Thy will be done, thy kingdom come,"

But shouldst thou call my dear ones home

Should I still say, "'Tis best;