Bless us, heavenly Father,

Forgive our erring ways,

Grant us strength to serve Thee,

Put purpose in our days . . .

Give us understanding

Enough to make us kind

So we may judge all people

With our heart and not our mind . . .

And teach us to be patient

In everything we do,

Content to trust Your wisdom

And to follow after You . . .

And help us when we falter

And hear us when we pray

And receive us in Thy Kingdom

To dwell with Thee someday.

~Helen Steiner Rice