O Lord, I pray
That for this day
I may not swerve
By foot or hand
From Thy command
Not to be served, but to serve.
This, too, I pray,
That from this day
No love of ease
Nor pride prevent
My good intent
Not to be pleased, but to please.
And if I may
I'd have this day
Strength from above
To set my heart
In heavenly art
Not to be loved, but to love.
--from The Family Album, 8th Edition, edited and published by Arthur and Nancy DeMoss, Valley Forge, PA, in the 1960's (I guess)
Monday, February 14, 2011
"Not To Be Loved, But To Love" by Maltbie D. Babcock
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