Make my children sweet, Lord,
In the tender loving eyes,
Keep them ever healthy
And please, Lord, make them wise.
Make them kind and gently, Lord,
Toward others round about;
Place within them faith in thee;
Never let them doubt.
Make my children patient, Lord.
Let them always share
The blessings you have given them
With those in need of care.
Give them tender loving hearts
As the great love sent from thee;
Make them happy, filled with joy,
And always let them thankful be.
--Ruth H. Underhill