Mother's Prayer

I read this prayer in Home-Making by J.R. Miller, written in 1882. I think I may print this and put it up where I can see it daily so I remember to take each of my trials to the Lord.

"My mind was ruled with small cares today,

And I said pettish words, and did not keep

Long-suffering patience well; and now how deep

My trouble for this sin! In vain I weep

For foolish words I never can unsay.

Yet not in vain, oh, surely not in vain!

This sorrow must compel me to take heed:

And surely I shall learn how much I need

Thy constant strength my own to supersede,

and all my thoughts to patience to constrain.

Yes, I shall learn at last though I neglect

Day after day to seek my help from thee.

Oh, aid me, that I may always recollect

This gentle-heartedness and oh, correct

Whatever else of sin thou seest in me."