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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A PRAYER, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poet's Biography
First Line: O lord, the hard-won miles
Last Line: Thy gracious balm I need.
Subject(s): Prayer
First Line: O lord, the hard-won miles
Last Line: Thy gracious balm I need.
Subject(s): Prayer
O LORD, the hard-won miles
Have worn my stumbling feet:
Oh, soothe me with thy smiles,
And make my life complete.
The thorns were thick and keen
Where'er I trembling trod;
The way was long between
My wounded feet and God.
Where healing waters flow
Do thou my footsteps lead.
My heart is aching so;
Thy gracious balm I need.
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