A Morning Prayer

A Morning Prayer

Father:

I thank Thee for Thy watchcare through the night,
For rest and for the pleasant morning light;
I pray Thee go with me through all the day
And keep me in Thy love and will alway.

Grant that I bring upon Thy name no shame;
but ever praise and glorify Thy name;
Make me like Jesus a burden bearer,
And with ev'ry needy one a sharer.

Bless those I love and keep them in Thy care;
Bless those Thou lovest, here and ev'rywhere;
Bless those who've gone to take the gospel light,
And give each one Thy presence, love and might.

God, bless the sick, the suff'ring and the sad,
And by Thy Spirit's comfort make them glad;
May pain but be a blessing in disguise,
A stepping stone on which their souls shall rise.

I pray Thee, Master, hasten Thy return
And bless all those who for Thy coming yearn.
If Thou should'st come at midday or at night
Oh fill our hearts with passionate delight.