Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LARGER PRAYER, by EDNAH DOW CHENEY First Line: At first I prayed for light Last Line: I prayed the larger prayer. Subject(s): Prayer | ||||||||
At first I prayed for Light: Could I but see the way, How gladly, swiftly would I walk To everlasting day. And next I prayed for Strength: That I might tread the road With firm, unfaltering feet and win The heaven's serene abode. And then I asked for Faith: Could I but trust my God, I'd live enfolded in His peace, Though foes were all abroad. But now I pray for Love: Deep love to God and man, A living love that will not fail, However dark his plan. And Light and Strength and Faith Are opening everywhere; God only waited for me, till I prayed the larger prayer. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN LISTEN, LORD: A PRAYER by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON A PRAYER FOR THE FUTURE by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRAY by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE PRAYER DURING A TIME MY SON IS HAVING SEIZURES by SHARON OLDS WE WHO PRAYED AND WEPT by WENDELL BERRY PRAYERS AND SAYINGS OF THE MAD FARMER by WENDELL BERRY OLD BLACK MEN by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON |
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