Christ in Song ‎#830

830. The Larger Prayer

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.

Text Information

• First Line: At first I prayed for light
• Title: The Larger Prayer
• Author: Mrs. E. D. Cheney
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Love; Living His Life: Missions

Tune Information

• Name: WOOLWICH
• Composer: C. E. Kettle
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major