Lord, Keep Me Laughing

Lord, keep me laughing
In spite of pain and disillusionment
when my vision's dimmed by unshed tears
And naught around me seems worth living for.

Keep me laughing, Lord,
when all my efforts are in vain;
With disappointment my daily portion;
when everything I say or do is misinterpreted
And failure dogs my footsteps.

Keep me laughing
And help turn my sadness into joy.
When trouble fills my days,
And nights of worry seem to have no end;
when insults, angry words, and criticisms
Are being hurled at my defenseless head,
Lord, keep me laughing to the bitter end.