I Cannot

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I cannot tell others to trust, if I have no faith.

I cannot urge others to be hopeful, if I have given up hope.

I cannot love, if I have not been loved.

I cannot be an instrument of peace, if I have no peace within me.

I cannot shine, if I am darkness myself.

I cannot strengthen others, if I am doubtful.

I cannot be humble, if I am engrossed with vain glory.

I cannot be wise, if I refuse to be a fool.

I cannot preach what I have not practised.

I cannot share what I do not have.

I cannot speak what I do not know.

I cannot teach what I do not understand.

I simply cannot do anything,
and simply cannot do anything right

without You...