Zeus, on Olympian hight, Shining in garments bright, Casting thy

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Zeus, on Olympian hight,

Shining in garments bright,

Casting thy eyes around,

Catching each note of sound,

Zeus- hear my prayer-

Not in an incense cloud,

Not in words long and loud,

No gold or silver by

Shining to catch thine eye,

Rises my prayer.

Hopeful and strong for strife,

Sing I my song of life,

No cringing worshiper,

Trembling, afraid to stir,

Pray I to Thee.

Pleasure of earthly power,

Joys of the passing hour,

Breadth and great depth of thought

With the heart's life blood bought,

All these I scorn.

Zeus- For the beautiful

Bend I my knee-

Zeus- For the truly good

Bow I to thee-

Oh- let those two clear rays

Shine on my youthful days,

Shine like the sun's bright glow,

Diminishing all lights below;

Zeus is my prayer.

James A. Wickersham