The Universal Prayer

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Teach me to feel another's wo,
To hide the fault I see:
That mercy I to others show,
That mercy show to me.

Alexander Pope

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Topic

Empathy Mercy Compassion

Author

Alexander Pope

Source

The Universal Prayer

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1738 1730s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Pope, Alexander. "The Universal Prayer." London: R. Dodsley, 1738, I. 37-40.