Why is the battle so prolonged,
Why war I as one bound?
Why do you struggle so, dear child?
Truth knows no battleground.
Why do the hosts of pain and fear
Encamp about this child?
There are no demon hosts in Life,
For Life is undefiled
Why do the scornful tongues of earth
Make mockery of peace?
Love knows no mocking tongue, my child;
In joy all strivings cease.
Since Truth and Life and Love are God,
Their peace belongs to Thee;
You are not fearful, child of God;
You live and move in Me.
