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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LARGER PRAYER, by EDNAH DOW CHENEY First Line: At first I prayed for light Last Line: I prayed the larger prayer. Subject(s): Prayer | |||
At first I prayed for Light: Could I but see the way, How gladly, swiftly would I walk To everlasting day. And next I prayed for Strength: That I might tread the road With firm, unfaltering feet and win The heaven's serene abode. And then I asked for Faith: Could I but trust my God, I'd live enfolded in His peace, Though foes were all abroad. But now I pray for Love: Deep love to God and man, A living love that will not fail, However dark his plan. And Light and Strength and Faith Are opening everywhere; God only waited for me, till I prayed the larger prayer. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN LISTEN, LORD: A PRAYER by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON A PRAYER FOR THE FUTURE by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRAY by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE PRAYER DURING A TIME MY SON IS HAVING SEIZURES by SHARON OLDS WE WHO PRAYED AND WEPT by WENDELL BERRY PRAYERS AND SAYINGS OF THE MAD FARMER by WENDELL BERRY |
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