“Stoic Hymn To Zeus"

[jaroslaw]

Originally submitted to the 2018 April agon held by Galina Krasskova. This is the first prayer I ever wrote myself, and one I am proud of.


“Stoic Hymn To Zeus"

O Zeus, Supreme, Most High,
Your Will guides the destinies of men.

O Zeus, Protector Of The Sanctity Of Oaths,
Should it suit You,
I am quite content
that this be my final day,
for I have strived to live
in accordance with Nature
and Virtue.
However,
if You should see fit for me
to live one more day,
I am content as well
and shall continue to sing of Your might.

O Zeus, Ruler Of The Thunderbolt,
Wherever You lead me,
I shall always go gladly and willingly,
Or Fate will drag me, unwilling.
For it is not right to say:
I obey Your Will,
Rather, to say:
I agree with Your Will,
Whatever it may be.

O Zeus, Giver of Good, Of Freedom, Of Strength,
Through deprivation or abundance,
I take comfort in knowing
You, always, are with me.



-Jarosław