Poems (Coolidge)/An Easter Prayer
AN EASTER PRAYER
The while the world rejoicing blooms, Now winter storms are o'er, No longer tempest-tossed my heart Would thee, O Christ, adore; Thy resurrection be my song, Thy glory fill my thought, Oh, henceforth, may each deed of mine Be for thine honor wrought.
Oh, grant that I, the things above. Sustained by promised strength, May ever seek, rejoicing still, Through all my journey's length; May words that I to-day shall sing, Be those of heartfelt praise, O Saviour dear, whose love for me, Shall intercede always.
So may I rise, with thee, to-day, That through the music clear, As thou shalt call, the tender note My listening soul shall hear; May I, through earth-clouds parted now, The light of heaven see, A daily song my life become, Of richest melody.