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FATHER HEAR THE BREAD WE OFFER

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Father, hear the prayer we offer:

Not for ease that prayer shall be,

But for strength that we may ever

Live our lives courageously.

Love Maria Willis (1824-1908)

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FATHER HEAR THE BREAD WE OFFER

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Not forever in green pastures

Do we ask our way to be;

But the steep and rugged pathway

May we tread rejoicingly.

Love Maria Willis (1824-1908)

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Not forever by still waters

Would we idly rest and stay;

But would smite the

living fountains

From the rocks along our way.

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Love Maria Willis (1824-1908)

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Be our strength in

hours of weakness,

In our wanderings be our guide;

Through endeavour,

failure, danger,

Father, be thou at our side.

Love Maria Willis (1824-1908)

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