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 comforteth 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 and strength I have
May serve my neighbors best.


God, make my life a little hymn
Of tenderness and praise;
Of faith, that never waxeth dim,
In all His wonderous ways.

Written by
M. Betham-Edwards