Chapter M: Betham Edwards

AMERICA, 1836-

A Child's Prayer

God make my life a little light,
Within the world to glow--
A tiny flame that burneth bright,
Wherever I may go.

God make my life a little flower, 5
That bringeth joy to all,
Content to bloom in native bower,
Although its place be small.

God make my life a little song,
That comforteth the sad, 10
That helpeth others to be strong,
And makes the singer glad.

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Transcriber's Notes:

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