Children

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HER LITTLE HAND IN MINE


A new little life at our house,
Complete with eternal soul -
Someone to cuddle and play with,
New reason to set higher goals.


In the past, I might have been careless.
Now, I ask for guidance divine.
For, in my mind I've a picture
Of her little hand in mine.


She'll follow, I know, all my footsteps
And be known by the names that I wear.
So, I'll make my decisions in earnest
And I'll choose with still greater care.


For, I know she'll copy my motions
And she'll know when I step out of line.
God, help me live so I'm worthy
Of her little hand in mine!


It's only a thin silver ribbon.
This life so quickly can pass!
Just what I teach her of Jesus
Will for all of eternity last!


Lord, help me keep my affection
And hers, attached firmly to Thine -
And walk toward the promise of Heaven
With her little hand in mine!


©© by Joan Clifton Costner
http://underhiswings0.tripod.com

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