My Lord Jesus Christ, 

    my neighbor has injured me,

    hurt my honor by talking about me,

    and interfered with my rights.

O God, hear my complaint.

    I would gladly feel kindly toward my neighbor,

        but I cannot.

    How totally cold and insensible I am.

 

O Lord, 

    I am helpless and forsaken.

    If you change me, I will be sincere.

O dear God, 

    change me by your grace,

        or I must remain as I am.

Amen.

 

Martin Luther, 1483-1546, German Reformer

 

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Even my close friend,
    someone I trusted,
one who shared my bread,
    has turned against me.