To those who have tried and seemingly have failed, Reach out, dear Lord, and comfort them today; For those whose hope has dimmed, whose faith has paled, Lift up some lighted heavenly torch, I pray. They are so frightened, Lord; reach out a hand. They are so hurt and helpless; be their friend. Baffled and blind, they do not understand -- They think this dark and tangled road the end. Oh, touch to flame their hope that has burned low, And strike with fire faith's ashes that are dead. Let them walk proudly once again, and go Seeking the sure and steadfast light ahead. Help them to move among their fellow men With courage to live, courage to try again. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...NURSE'S SONG, FR. SONGS OF EXPERIENCE by WILLIAM BLAKE HURRAHING IN HARVEST by GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS THE LAND O' THE LEAL by CAROLINA OLIPHANT NAIRNE THE OLD MAN AND JIM by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY PROTHALAMION by EDMUND SPENSER THE BLACKBIRD by ALFRED TENNYSON THE PHOENIX REBORN FROM ITS ASHES by LOUIS ARAGON |