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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,
 Lord, let me do my part.
Keep open, oh, keep open
 My mind, my heart!

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From The Second Book of Modern Verse | 1919

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