At first I prayed for light;
Could
I but see the way,
How
gladly, swifty would I walk
To
everlasting day!
2
And
next I prayed for strength:
That
I might tread the road
With
firm, unfaltering feet, and win
The
heaven’s serene abode.
3
And
then I asked for faith:
Could
I but trust my God,
I’d
live infolded in His peace,
Though
foes were all abroad.
4
But
now I pray for love:
Deep
love to God and man;
A
living love that will not fail,
However
dark His plan.
5
And
light and strength and faith
Are
opening everywhere!
God
waited patiently until
I
prayed larger prayer.