A Poor Old Pensioner's Prayer Poem by John Thorkild Ellison

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring,
Can You fix my electric wiring?
Can You mend my old T.V.
And will You do it all for free?

You walked the waves at Galilee,
You cured the blind so they could see,
You raised the dead and healed the sick,
I'm sure You'll think of some clever trick!

I do not mean to cause offence,
I'm just an Old Man talking sense,
Won't You do it, dearest Lord,
And charge a price I can afford?

I promise that I'll do my bit
And keep Your holy candles lit,
I've always been an honest man
And always do the best I can,

I just don't want to cause a fuss
(My strength is getting less and less) ,
On my birthday I'll be seventy-seven -
Do they watch telly up in Heaven?

Do they have a cosy little pub
Where I can drink my ale and eat my grub?
Oh sorry, I forgot to mention
Will I still get my Old Age Pension?