A Prayer

By Arthur W. Gudmundson

Dispenser of all pleasant gifts,
Look Thou into my heart;
From all that’s evil cleanse Thou me,
And aid me in my part.

Help me to love Thee, day by day,
With heart and soul and might;
In battle be my shield and stay,
That I may win the fight.

That I may love my neighbor, too,
In justice serve him right;
Help me to bear his heavy load,
To make his burden light.

A doer of Thy holy will,
A hearer of Thy call,
Be Thou my constant strength and help,
My Savior and my all.

(1922)