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_You who are loudly crying out for peace_, / _You who are wanting love to vanquish hate_, / _How is it in the four walls of your home_ / _The while you wait_?
Do those who form your household welcome your approach in the morning / As the earth welcomes the presence of dawn, / Or do they dread your coming lest you censure and complain? / Do you begin the day with praise to God for each blessing you possess, / and do you speak frequent words of commendation to those about you? / Do those you claim to love often hear you talking in love's language, / Or is your softest tone and your sweetest speech saved for the / sometime guest, / While the harsh voice and the sharp retort are used with those you / love the best?