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PRAYER by ANNEMARIE EWING

First Line: FOR STILL INDULGING THIS UNRULY CHILD
Last Line: GOD BLESS YOU, GOD!
Subject(s): BLESSINGS;
For still indulging this unruly child
Sparing the rod,
And treating her with Jesus' mercy mild --
God bless you, God.

For keeping her from looking very old
From pain and fraud,
From death by violence and catching cold --
God bless you, God.

For understanding that a girl may tire
And entertain an impious desire
And still not visiting her with your righteous ire --
God bless you, God!



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