Author: Mrs. E. D. Cheney Hymnal: Christ in Song #830 (1908) First Line: At first I prayed for light Lyrics: 1. At first I prayed for light:
Could I but see the way,
How gladly, swiftly would I walk
To everlasting day!
2. And next I prayed for strength:
That I might tread the road
With firm, unfalt'ring, feet and win
The heaven's serene abode.
3. And then I asked for faith:
Could I but trust my God,
I'd live unfolded in His peace,
Tho' foes were all abroad.
4. But now I pray for love:
Deep love to God and man;
A living love that will not fail,
However dark His plan.
5. And light and strength and faith
Are opening everywhere!
God waited patiently until
I prayed the larger pray'r. Topics: Living His Life Love; Living His Life Missions Languages: English Tune Title: WOOLWICH
The Larger Prayer