Poems (White)/Prayer for Alice
PRAYER FOR ALICE
Holy Father, come Thou near to me in this trying hour; Pour on me some sweet power, conquer in me all my fear, So that I may gladly bear all the burden on me here Without murmur or complaint. Be Thou near me should I faint. This is all I ask or dare; this is all I wish or care. Do with me just as Thou would; Father, hear me in this prayer. Send Thou me a listening ear. Bring Thy presence very near In this moment, ere my fear, conquer all I know or hear. Blessed Savior, then in peace give my beating heart release,—All its bondage, doubt and fear, as I draw me nearer, near, To my Savior, dearest, dear.