I have no joy in strife,
Peace is my great desire;
Yet God forbid I lose my life
Through fear to face the fire.A peaceful man must fight
For that which peace demands,-
Freedom and faith, honor and right,
Defend with heart and hands. (Henry van Dyke)

I have no joy in strife, Peace is my great desire; Yet God forbid I lose my life Through fear to face the fire.A peaceful man must fight For that which peace demands,- Freedom and faith, honor and right, Defend with heart and hands.

Henry van Dyke

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