I never sat alone in my pain
Waiting for help - waiting in vain --
For Mama was there with sweet soothing words
Wisdom to lend when I finally heard.
Oh, how I love the guidance she gave
Helping her child to be brave...
My Mother’s prayers came from a loving heart,
My Mother’s prayers help me to stand apart.
Choosing my way in careful deeds
I stood alone - but not in need -
For she was there with her Mother’s prayer.
Each race I won - Mama was there,
Cheering me on - saying her prayer,
And when I fell, bleeding and bruised,
I could look up to that face I knew -
Shining with hope - telling me true,
“I’ll always be there for you.”
My Mother’s prayers filled me with hope again,
My Mother’s prayers made her my dearest friend,
And in my prayer I called her name
Again and again - I know the gain -
I’m only here because of Mama’s prayers.
My Mother’s eyes let His love shine through -
Her deep desires were His wishes too ...
Sometimes at night when I’m all alone
I hear a voice - much like my own -
Saying a prayer, making a plea,
Just like my Mom did for me...
My Mother’s prayers - hallowed forevermore -
My Mother’s prayers - echo from Heaven’s shore,
My Mother’s prayers I hear again
And say them when my child’s in need -
Love’s always there - in a Mother’s prayer....
Love’s always there - in a Mother’s prayer.
Joan Clifton Costner
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