Prayer during Battle

By Hermann Hagedorn

1882-1964


Lord, in this hour of tumult,
         Lord, in this night of fears,
Keep open, oh, keep open
         My eyes, my ears.

Not blindly, not in hatred,
         Lord, let me do my part.
Keep open, oh, keep open
         My mind, my heart!

DayPoems Poem No. 1452
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