A Prayer the Night Brings

Give me a home far away, Where a moment of rest is always nigh. Take me away to stay, Where commonplace is a peaceful sigh . Abandoning a world of chaos, A burden thrown off my back, A duty that is strung taught, a lost toss; Free from the webs of gruesome task. Grant me strength to face another day Be my guiding light and straighten my path My fears I pray would now fade away, As I look to you in perseverance, seeking faith. Teach me to live life, to love, to fight, to dream To savor moments both tedious and beautiful Tears in joy, wistful sighs in sorrow and yet serene; Content to live for you, in all I do staying faithful. Guide me Oh Lord, Consume my being, from the depths Let my fears give way to your strength Give me your eyes that I may be really seeing, Give me your love, your light shining from within.