sweet poem

My dad sent me this old hymn & it was so sweet, I had to share with you all. It reminded me of what our Pastor has been emphasizing the last couple of Young Mother's Bible Study -- the nobility of woman's calling.

My Lord, I do not ask to stand
As king or prince of high degree,
I only pray that hand in hand
A child and I may come to Thee.

To teach a tender voice to pray,
Two childish eyes Thy face to see--
Two feet to guide in Thy straight-way;
This fervently I ask of Thee.

O grant Thy patience to impart
Thy holy law, Thy words of truth
Give, Lord, Thy grace that my whole heart
May overflow with love for youth.

As step by step we tread the way,
Trusting, and confident, and free
A child and I shall, day by day,
Find sweet companionship with Thee. Amen.