P.3 This is My Prayer

Chorus:
This is my prayer to thee, my Lord:
Strike, strike at the root of penury in my heart.

Give me the strength lightly to bear
my joys and sorrows.

Give me the strength to make
my love fruitful in service.

Give me the strength never to disown the poor
or bend my knees before insolent might.

Give me the strength to raise
my mind high above daily trifles.

Give me the strength to surrender
my strength to thy will with love.