A Prayer
Paul Dunbar
O LORD, the hard-won miles
     Have worn my stumbling feet:
Oh, soothe me with thy smiles,
     And make my life complete.
The thorns were thick and keen
     Where’er I trembling trod;
The way was long between
     My wounded feet and God.
Where healing waters flow
     Do thou my footsteps lead.
My heart is aching so;
     Thy gracious balm I need