O Lord,
calm the waves of this heart, calm its tempests!
Calm yourself, O my soul,
so that the divine can act in you!
Calm yourself, O my soul,
so that God is able to repose in you,
so that his peace may cover you!
Yes, Father in heaven,
often have I found that the world cannot give me peace,
but make me feel that you are able to give me peace;
let me know the truth of your promise:
that the world may not be able to take away your peace.
Amen.

Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855)