Make light to me the world's oppressive weight,

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Make light to me the world's oppressive weight, by Omar Khayyam

Make light to me the world's oppressive weight,
And hide my failings from the people's hate,
And grant me peace to-day, and on the morrow
Deal with me as Thy mercy may dictate!

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