Teach Us 
By Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)

Teach us to rule ourselves alway; 
Controlled and cleanly night and day; 
That we may bring, if need arise, 
No maimed or worthless sacrifice.

Teach us the strength that cannot seek, 
By deed or thought, to hurt the weak: 
That, under Thee, we may possess 
Man's strength to comfort man's distress.

Teach us delight in simple things, 
And mirth that has no bitter springs; 
Forgiveness free of evil done, 
And Love to all men 'neath the sun!