All shadows of clouds the sun cannot hide
like the moon cannot stop oceanic tide;
but a hidden star can still be smiling
at night's black spell on darkness, beguiling
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Pour forth your strength into my heart That I might stand strong! Encircle with healing love those Who persecute me through fear! And say to my soul, "I am with you always."