The Cyber Hymnal ‎#40

40. At First I Prayed for Light

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, unfaltering feet, and win
The heavens’ serene abode.

3. And then I prayed for faith:
Could I but trust my God,
I’d live infolded in His peace,
Though 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 prayer.

Text Information

• First Line: At first I prayed for light
• Title: At First I Prayed for Light
• Author: Ednah Cheney (1850)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WOOLWICH
• Composer: Charles Kettle (1876)
• Meter: SM
• Incipit: 32343 22123 21121
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain