forgive my erring ways,

Grant me strength to serve Thee,

put purpose in my days ...

Give me understanding,

enough to make me kind

So I may judge all people

with my heart and not my mind ...

And teach me to be patient

in everything I do,

Content to trust Your Wisdom

and to follow after You ...

And help me when I falter

and hear me when I pray

And receive me in Thy Kingdom

to dwell with Thee some day.

By Helen Steiner Rice