REFLECTIONS

UNDERSTANDING

O Wisdom of the Most High, whose word is both
strength and truth,
Teach us to be firm in our opinions without being
harsh in our spirit;
Teach us to disagree about grave matters without
becoming disagreeable about everything;
Teach us to be sorry for the troubles of others
without quenching the flame of happiness within
ourselves;
Teach us to work with all seriousness without
losing our power to stand aside and smile;
So lead us on the road which is both straight and
beautiful, and bring us at last to the Holy City.

- Vivian T. Pomeroy
Hidden Fire: A Second Book of Prayers (1938)