"A Child's Prayer" by M. Bentham-Edwards

I've been working on gathering resources for our Beatitudes unit for July (details to be posted soon!) and came across this amazing little poem:

"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, 

   That giveth 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;

That helpeth others to be strong,

   And makes the singer glad.

God make my life a little staff,

   Whereon the weak may rest,

That so what health and strength I have

   May serve my neighbors best.