'Midst evil, and still bear in mind
How changeful are the ways of humankind.
—Archilochos, tr. by William Hay.
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GOD'S PEACE
Grant us Thy peace, down from thy presence falling,
As on the thirsty earth cool night-dews sweet;
Grant us thy peace, to thy pure paths recalling,
From devious ways, our worn and wandering feet.
Grant us Thy peace, through winning and through losing,