A Child’s Prayer
A Child’s Prayer
God, make my life a little light, within the world to glow,
A little flame that burneth bright, wherever I may go.
God, make my life a little flower, that giveth joy to all,
Content to bloom in native bower, although the place be small.
God, make my life a little song, that comforts the sad,
That helpeth others to be strong, and makes the singer glad.
God, make my life a little staff, whereon the weak may rest,
And so what health & strength I have, may serve my neighbor best.
God, make my life a little hymm of tenderness & praise;
Of faith that never waxeth dim,
In all His wonderous ways.
- M. Betham-Edwards
