The Thread of Faith

This little world that I call mine,
May bloom in peace, in grace divine;
This is my humble, heartfelt prayer—
Let streams of mercy flow with care.

Each day I look, each day I pray,
Each day Your praises I convey;
In trials harsh and moments grim,
Your strength has kept my spirit firm.

I fell, I rose, yet stood again—
Whenever I invoked Your name;
My fragile boat reached safely far
Whenever You became the oar.

By Your great power I stand strong,
You are my guide my whole life long;
To whom shall I my plea impart,
When You alone sustain my heart?

On paths of struggle, shade and sun,
In silent thought to You I turn;
With joyful mind and aching core,
Both kind and stern in You I saw.

No other refuge do I see—
Forever keep me close to Thee;
Whenever burdens weigh me down,
Please lift the load before I drown.

In every state, O Lord so kind,
Protect the honour that is mine;
Stretch forth Your hand in love’s decree,
And raise my humble dignity.