Hand in Hand, a Child and I

[127 words]

Dear Lord, I do not ask that thou shouldst give
Me some high work of thine,
Some noble calling or some wondrous task.
Give me a little hand to hold in mine;
Give me a little child to point the way over the strange, sweet path that leads to thee;
Give me a little voice to teach to pray;
Give me two shining eyes thy face to see
The only crown I ask, dear Lord, to wear is this:
That I may teach a little child.
I do not ask that I should ever stand among the
Wise, the worthy, or the great;
I only ask that softly, hand in hand,
A child and I may enter at thy gate.

Author unknown
via Livingston church of Christ
Livingston, TN