A Prayer

Beautiful spirit that fills my soul
Let me turn to you in peace
Linger awhile and let me feel your presence
As an essence, close to me and kind
Without you I am lost
Without you I have no cause
You know the path I have to follow
And the high ridge I must attain
Guide me that I may learn
But also hold me, and restrain

I do not know what pitfalls are ahead
I know not what life’s pattern will unfold
I only know there is a guiding hand
And in the ultimate, He is in command.

by Lorna Bain — December 29th, 1985