God grant me kindly thought <br /> And patience through the day, <br /> And in the things I've wrought <br /> Let no man living say <br /> That hate's grim mark has stained <br /> What little joy I've gained. <br /> <br /> God keep my nature sweet, <br /> Teach me to bear a blow, <br /> Disaster and defeat, <br /> And no resentment show. <br /> If failure must be mine <br /> Sustain this soul of mine. <br /> <br /> God grant me strength to face <br /> Undaunted day or night; <br /> To stoop to no disgrace <br /> To win my little fight; <br /> Let me be, when it is o'er, <br /> As manly as before.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-prayer-140/
