A PRAYER
lyrics for a hymn
based on "A Prayer"
by the late Cardinal John Henry Newman

O Lord support us
all the day long
in sickness and health
in silence and song

until shadows lengthen
until evening comes
when the world has gone hush
and our work has been done

when the fever of life is over

then in Your mercy
grant us holy rest
may we be worthy
of the best of the best

grant us safe lodging
hold our hearts fast
grant us Your blessings
and peace at the last

when our trouble and strife are over

and give us Your love
give us the night
so we may awaken
in the guiding light

that leads up to heaven
to the place where
there is an answer
to all of our prayers

Amen.

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