THIS IS MY PRAYER

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.