July 18
Companions of the Way (Evening)Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us.
MAY nevermore a selfish wish of mine Grow to a deed, unless a greater care
For others' welfare in the incitement share.
O Nature, let my purposes combine,
Henceforth, in conscious unison with thine,—
To spread abroad God's gladness, and declare
In living form what is for ever fair—
Meekly to labour in thy great design,
Oh, let my little life be given whole!
If so, by action or by suffering,
Joy to my fellow-creatures I may bring,
Or, in the lowly likeness of my soul,
To beautiful creation's countless store
One form of beauty may be added more.
GEORGE
M'KNIGHT
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