HELP US MAKE OUR DAY GO THROUGH

                                                   
                                                             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)