This morning Lord I pray
Safeguard us through the day,
Especially at corners of the way.
For when the way is straight
We fear no sudden fate,
But see ahead the evening's open gate.
But far and few between
Are days when all are seen
Of what will come, or yet of what has been.
For unexpected things
Swoop down on sudden wings
And overthrow us with their buffetings.
And so, dear Lord, we pray,
Control and guard this day
Thy children at the corners of their way.
Safeguard us through the day,
Especially at corners of the way.
For when the way is straight
We fear no sudden fate,
But see ahead the evening's open gate.
But far and few between
Are days when all are seen
Of what will come, or yet of what has been.
For unexpected things
Swoop down on sudden wings
And overthrow us with their buffetings.
And so, dear Lord, we pray,
Control and guard this day
Thy children at the corners of their way.
- 'Corners' by M. G. L
*Photograph copyright R. Harriott 2012
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