A NEW YEAR'S PRAYER "Dear Lord, please give me... A few friends who understand me, and yet remain my friends A work to do which has real value, without which the world would feel the poorer. A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed. An understanding heart... A sense of humor. Time for quiet, silent meditation. A feeling of the presence of God And the patience to wait for the coming of these things, with the wisdom to know them when they come." ~ W. R. Hunt ~     A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR "The God give you faith this coming year ! The faith that will not fail in keenest test; That trusts and sings in midst of fire and storm, And dares rely upon his Word and rest. God give you hope this coming year ! The hope that through the darkness sees afar - The purifying hope that fondly waits the rising of the Bright and Morning Star. God give you love this coming year ! His own great love that burns out for the lost; That intercedes and waits, and suffers long - That never fails, nor stops to count the cost." ~ Margaret D. Armstrong ~     SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI'S PRAYER "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy." ~ St. Francis of Assisi ~   May this prayer bring you peace in the New Year.   :: Back to the New Year Menu ::   This page was created on: December 29, 2002. [ Site Menu ] [ Home ] ~ Graphics by www.rusticdrawings.com ~ Graphics by Irene ~ Graphic Garden ~ Please, note that Rustic Drawings is not online anymore.

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