A child's prayer

God make my life a little light,

Within the world to glow, --

A tiny 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 its 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, --

That so what health and strength I have

May serve my neighbor best.

God make my life a little hymn

Of tenderness and praise, --

Of faith, that never waxeth dim,

In all His wondrous ways.