A Teacher’s Prayer

Verse 1:

Help me love the little children
As you love them, bid them come
That on earth just as in heaven
In this work, your will be done

Verse 2:
Help me see them as you see them
Image-bearers, works of art
Every story, trait and color
Glimpses of Your beauty, God

Refrain:

May the seeds of love and mercy  
Every smile and prayer I sow
Bear a harvest of great beauty
For your glory, help them grow 

Verse 3:
Help me serve them as you serve them
Bending low in sacrifice
Daily clothe me with compassion 
And the strength that you provide

Verse 4:
Help me rest as I am working
Knowing you are working too
Grant me hope when I am weary
Every child I give to You

Started & finished April 2022.
Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith. Copyright 2024 Sing the Story Music (ASCAP), admin by Integrated Music Rights.

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