Poems (Follen)/"The Lord is my strength"

by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen

"THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH."

Almighty Father! I am weak,
 But thou wilt strengthen me,
If from my heart I humbly seek
 For help and strength from thee.

When I am tempted to do wrong,
 Then, Father, pity me,
And make my failing virtue strong:
 Help me to think of thee!

Let Christian courage guard my youth:
 That courage give to me,
Which ever speaks and acts the truth,
 And puts its trust in thee.