A Child’s Prayer

Matilda B Edwards

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.