Verse 1
Father, hear the prayer we offer: Nor for ease that prayer shall be, But for strength, that we may ever Live our lives courageously.
Verse 2
Not forever in green pastures Do we ask our way to be, But the steep and rugged pathway May we tread rejoicingly.
Verse 3
Not forever by still waters Would we idly, quiet stay; But would smite the living fountains From the rocks along our way.
Verse 4
Be our strength in hours of weakness, In our wanderings be our Guide; Through endeavour, failure, danger, Father, be Thou at our side.
Verse 5
Let our path be bright or dreary, Storm or sunshine be our share; May our souls in hope unweary Make Thy work our ceaseless prayer.