war-monger without scruple

offends against law of  compassion

devil in disguise

better to obey word of the wise

mean person abhorred of god

hates his neighbor 

only by faith in lord

nuclear war may be averted

only by faith in a life of  piety



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Faith in the Almighty Lord creates love, peace, brotherhood, inner joy, patience, humbleness, righteousness, kindness, and self-restraint.These good qualities alone can protect our world "where ignorant armies clash by night".

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