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In the beginning was the seed. And silently the work went on. The / roots struck deep; new life was freed; the warm rain fell; the bright / sun shone. A tiny shoot; two leaves of green; growth hour by / hour -- and then the day when all the glory of a flower was seen. The / deed perfected in true beauty's way, for not a single word had yet / been heard! Grant us the power to act this way. Let each good / impulse strike upon rich soil, and there take root and blossom / through the day not by the breath of words but silent toil. For / gracious words should follow what we do, the lovely blossoms of a / fruitful deed; or like the sun's exquisite farewell hue, beauty that / is of service, the just meed. "First, we will act. " This is the / best of creeds. For words draw life after the good is done; and / flash within the sunlight of our deeds like rays reflected from the / spirit's sun.