HELP US MAKE OUR DAY GO THROUGH
"An open hand, an easy shoe
And a hope to make the day go through"
--Author Unknown
When dark perils thick surround us
At the dawning of the day
Give us words to greatly cheer us
As our trust in thee holds sway
Turn our gray, gray skies to blue
Help us make our day go through
Give us Lord, thy calm assurance
Lead us gently by thy hand
Quit us with thy spirit's armour
Let his promptings be our command
When risks are high and friends are few
Help us make our day go through
Let thy hand, O Lord, be open
Give our foot an easy shoe
Give us hope that produces courage
To do the things we ought to do
Wake us to thy loving kindness
And help us make our day go through
(Written on August 31, 1978)