Prayers and hymns Epictetus
Prayer for the arrival of difficulties
Discourses 1.6.37
Historical translation
W. A. Oldfather, 1925
Bring now, O Zeus, what difficulty Thou wilt; for I have an equipment given to me by Thee, and resources wherewith to distinguish myself by making use of the things that come to pass.
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Greek
The ancient words
ἄγε οὖν καὶ σὺ τούτων αἰσθόμενος ἀπόβλεψον εἰς τὰς δυνάμεις ἃς ἔχεις καὶ ἀπιδὼν εἰπὲ φέρε νῦν, ὦ Ζεῦ, ἣν θέλεις περίστασιν· ἔχω γὰρ παρασκευὴν ἐκ σοῦ μοι δεδομένην καὶ ἀφορμὰς πρὸς τὸ κοσμῆσαι διὰ τῶν ἀποβαινόντων ἐμαυτόν
Literal English
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Bring now, Zeus, whatever circumstance you wish; for I have preparedness given to me by you, and resources for putting myself in good order through the things that happen.
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