The Prayer-Perfect by James Whitcomb Riley
| Description: |
The Prayer Perfectby James Whitcomb RileyDear Lord! kind Lord!Gracious Lord! I prayThou wilt look on all I love,Tenderly to-day!Weed their hearts of weariness;Scatter every care,Down a wake of angel wingsWinnowing the air.Bring unto the sorrowingAll release from pain;Let the lips of laughterOverflow again;And with all the needyO divide, I pray,This vast treasure of contentThat is mine to-day! |
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| Origin: | Circa 1904 |
| Created By: |
Riley, James Whitcomb |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/DC003/id/129 |
| Collection: |
James Whitcomb Riley -- Hoosier Poet |
| Copyright: |
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Riley Collection, 1835-1960, Indiana Historical Society |
| Geography: |
Indiana |
| Subjects: |
Prayer Poetry Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916 |
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