
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