Prayer

My Lord, my only companion and guide Please drive this gloom away from my heart Fill it with joy and peace never to desert Strength and compassion to help the hurt with glow of inner light that destroys the dirt. Empty it from the narrow and baser thought Light it with knowledge that spreads delight that relieves all beings misery and plight, help all in higher flights to reach Thy height. Let it be engrossed with you and you alone and not to flutter here and there forlorn Amongst mundane matters ephemeral Even under the showers of distraction Grant my prayer to be ever in bond with thee.