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Jessie B. Rittenhouse, ed. (1869–1948).  The Second Book of Modern Verse.  1922.
 
Prayer during Battle
 
Hermann Hagedorn
 
 
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,        5
  Lord, let me do my part.
Keep open, oh, keep open
  My mind, my heart!
 

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