Article January 3, 2011 Issue

Stand up for peace

While on a diplomatic mission in Iraq, this writer practices peace.

Maya Dietz

In Thee, O Spirit
true and tender,
I find my life as 
God’s own child;
Within Thy light of 
glorious splendor
I lose the earth-clouds 
drear and wild.

Within Thy love is 
safe abiding
From every thought 
that giveth fear;
Within Thy truth a 
perfect chiding,
Should I forget that 
Thou art near.

In Thee I have no pain 
or sorrow,
No anxious thought, 
no load of care.
Thou art the same today, tomorrow;
Thy love and truth are everywhere.

About the author

Maya Dietz served three tours with the US Department of State overseas. She is in her first year of seminary at Boston University, preparing to become a military chaplain.

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