O Lord... Poem by Tony Esmonde

O Lord do help us on this day,
may prayer assist us now to cope,
with trials, trauma along the way,
and give us courage again to hope.

O Lord comfort us day and night
just guide our hands, our mind, our heart,
to keep our spirit shining bright.
Lead us onto a fresh new start.

O Lord support our flagging will.
Encourage our feeble resolve
and aid us once again fulfil
our duty and devotion: help it evolve.

O Lord open inattentive ears,
to generous words of truth and love.
May they banish all woe and tears
with everlasting light from above.