A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO LIVE ALONE

From Grandmother's notebook:

I live alone, dear Lord,
Stay by my side,
In all my daily needs,
Please be my guide.
Grant me good health
For that indeed I pray,
To carry on my work
From day to day.
Keep pure my mind,
My thought, my every deed,
Let me be kind, unselfish
In my neighbor's need.
Spare me from fire,
From flood, malicious tongue,
From thieves, from fear and evil ones.
If sickness or an accident befall,
Then humbly, Lord I pray,
Please hear my call.
And when I'm feeling low,
Or in despair,
Lift up my heart
And help me in my prayers.
I live alone, dear Lord,
Yet have no fear,
Because I feel your presence
Ever near.
With each passing year, I appreciate more and more the prayers and longings of Grandmother's heart.