Bestow on me, O Lord, a genial spirit and unwearied forbearance

Bestow on me, O Lord, a genial spirit and unwearied forbearance; a mild, loving, patient heart; kindly looks, pleasant, cordial speech and manners in the exchanges of daily life; that I may give offence to none, but insofar as I can, may live in charity with everyone.

Johann Arndt (1555-1621)