Hammarskjöld was called “the greatest statesman of our century" by President John F. Kennedy. He served as the second Secretary General of the United Nations and gained a reputation as a peacemaker. He is the only person who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize posthumously; he died in a plane crash in 1961 at the age of 59. If the sentiments he expressed in this prayer helped to shape his life, I can understand why he gained a reputation as a man of faith and a man of peace.
You who are over us,
You who are one of us,
You who are also within us,
May all see you-in me also.
May I prepare the way for you,
May I thank you for all
that shall fall to my lot,
May I also not forget the needs of others.
Give me a pure heart-that I may see you.
A humble heart-that I may hear you,
A heart of love-that I may serve you,
A heart of faith-that I may abide in you. Amen.
- Dag Hammarskjøld
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Amen. What a beautiful prayer Sue. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThis was so nice. Thanks for your research and sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi i am actually from sweden and i was searching for Dags similar but even more beatiful prayer on english.
ReplyDeleteI didnt find it but i lead me here instad.
Give me a pure heart that I may see Thee.
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Dag is a Angel.
I found this on a website and he has wonderful insight and had a true connection with God.
http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/946904.Dag_Hammarskj_ld
It is a beautiful prayer.
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