Ode to Peace + 

With eager heart and will on fire, + 

I strove to win my great desire. + 

“Peace shall be mine,” I said; but life + 

Grew bitter in the barren strife. + 

My soul was weary, and my pride + 

Was wounded deep; to Heaven I cried, + 

“God grant me peace or I must die;” + 

The dumb stars glittered no reply. + 

Broken at last, I bowed my head, + 

Forgetting all myself, and said, + 

“Whatever comes, His will be done;” + 

And in that moment peace was won. + 