Prayer Poem by Benjamin Cutler Clark

Grant us, O Lord, a heart to pray,
A heart to walk in wisdom's way,
A heart resign'd to Thee;
And while we journey here below,
May streams of peace and comfort flow
As rivers—bold and free.

Grant us a heart—true and sincere,
Endued with grace and holy fear,
Resolv'd to love Thee still;—
To follow Thee in all thy ways,
And spend the remnant of our days
Obedient to Thy will.

Grant, gracious Lord, whene'er we stray
From Thee, thy Holy Spirit may
Incline us to repent.
Oh! keep us from presumptuous sin,
Let thy good Spirit dwell within,
And give us peace—content.

Oh! grant, that we may always act
To others just and right, in fact
As they to us should do;
That, when our time on earth shall end,
With all the good we may ascend
The heavenly land to view.

Grant that our parents, children, wife,
May also lead a spotless life,
While here on earth we stay;
And, oh! where'er our lot be cast,
May we remember that, at last
We shall be call'd away.