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Ednah Dow Littlehale Cheney (18241904)
The Larger Prayer
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Could I but see the way,
How gladly, swiftly would I walk
To everlasting day!
That I might tread the road
With firm, unfaltering feet, and win
The heavens’ serene abode.
Could I but trust my God,
I’d live enfolded in his peace,
Though foes were all abroad.
Deep love to God and man;
A living love that will not fail,
However dark his plan;
Are opening everywhere!
God only waited for me till
I prayed the larger prayer.