[Verse 1] Let love come without a painted face; turn from the evil, hold fast to grace. Give honor first, let pride stand last, be fervent in spirit, be faithful in task. [Refrain] Do not be conquered by the wrong; let patient hope become your song. When hatred reaches for the sword, overcome evil with the good of the Lord. [Verse 2] Share with the saints whose cupboards are bare, open the door and make room there. Bless those who wound you; refuse the curse, weep with the grieving, rejoice without thirst. [Refrain] Do not be conquered by the wrong; let constant prayer keep courage strong. As far as it lies in the road you have trod, live peaceably under the mercy of God. [Bridge] Vengeance is not the bread in your hand. If your enemy hungers, invite him to stand. If your enemy thirsts, bring water instead; leave wrath to the Judge, set mercy like bread. [Outro] No echo of evil will govern the end. The last word is goodness; the last act, a friend.