In despair too, hope can prevail

When things beyond my control do occur,

And fortune favors just the evil minds:

When my own people with me don’t concur,

My remnant patience to a halt well grinds.

The world is inimical to my deeds,

And evil seems to win Tho’ just for now;

When God has forgotten my long-felt needs,

My ignominy, I must undergo.

Though Hope may be replaced by Despair, still

The turning point of life for me is near;

Success is nigh and I’ll go for the kill;

My savior keeps me confident sans fear.

Nothing’s achieved when despair rules our hearts;

Impatience only ruins all our arts.

Dr John Celes