A prayer

A prayer by Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 263–339 AD) one of the Church fathers and the author of the first "Church History"

• May I be an enemy to no one and the friend of what abides eternally.
• May I never quarrel with those nearest me, and be reconciled quickly if I should.
• May I never plot evil against others, and if anyone plot evil against me,
• may I escape unharmed and without the need to hurt anyone else.
• May I love, seek and attain only what is good.
• May I desire happiness for all and harbor envy for none.
• May I never find joy in the misfortune of one who has wronged me.
• May I never wait for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make reparation.
• May I gain no victory that harms me or my opponent.
• May I reconcile friends who are mad at each other.
• May I, insofar as I can, give all necessary help to my friends and to all who are in need.
• May I never fail a friend in trouble.
• May I be able to soften the pain of the
• grief stricken and give them comforting words.
• May I respect myself.
• May I always maintain control of my emotions.
• May I habituate myself to be gentle, and never angry with others because of circumstances.
• May I never discuss the wicked or what they have done, but know good people and follow in their footsteps.