by Lucy M. Young
Dear Lord, help us keep Christmas in our hearts
All through this fresh new year,
And show us how to do our part
To bring an end to famine, war and pestilence.
Help us all, each in his own way,
To share whatever we may have to give -
Our love, a helping hand, a cheerful smile,
A cup of tea, a hug, a phone call to a lonely neighbor,
A cookie or an apple to a little child.
Lead us, Lord, that we may be your true disciples
In our homes, our neighborhood, our country;
Living your Word, sharing your love wherever we may go;
Extending the hand of brotherhood to every race and creed.
Let peace and harmony, good will and hope,
Go out from our small corner
To spread throughout a saddened suffering world.
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