A Poem for Moms and Dads

Let me guide a little child, dear Lord
I do not ask that Thou should give me some high work of Thine
Some noble calling or some wondrous task
Give me a little hand to hold in mine

Give me a little child to point the way
Over the strange, sweet path that leads to Thee
Give me a little voice to teach to pray
Give me two shining eyes Thy face to see

The only crown I ask dear Lord to wear is this
That I may teach a little child
I do not ask that I may ever stand among the wise, the worthy, or the great
I only ask that softly, hand in hand, the child and I may enter the gate

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