Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, PRAYER HYMN, by M. K. H.


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PRAYER HYMN, by                    
First Line: Lord of all pots and pans and things, since I've no time
Last Line: Accept this service that I do—I do it unto thee.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


Lord of all pots and pans and things, since I've no time to be
A Saint by doing lovely things, or watching late with Thee,
Or dreaming in the dawnlight, or storming Heaven's gates,
Make me a saint by getting meals, and washing up the plates.

Although I must have Martha's hands, I have a Mary mind;
And when I black the boots and shoes, Thy sandals, Lord, I find.
I think of how they trod the earth, what time I scrub the floor;
Accept this meditation, Lord, I haven't time for more.

Warm all the kitchen with Thy love, and light it with Thy peace;
Forgive me all my worrying, and make all grumbling cease.
Thou Who didst love to give men food, in room, or by the sea,
Accept this service that I do—I do it unto Thee.





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