| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). A Victorian Anthology, 1837–1895. 1895. |
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| Prayers |
| | | Henry Charles Beeching (b. 185–) |
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I GOD who created me | |
| Nimble and light of limb, | |
| In three elements free, | |
| To run, to ride, to swim: | |
| Not when the sense is dim, | 5 |
| But now from the heart of joy, | |
| I would remember Him: | |
| Take the thanks of a boy. | |
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II Jesu, King and Lord, | |
| Whose are my foes to fight, | 10 |
| Gird me with thy sword | |
| Swift, and sharp, and bright. | |
| Thee would I serve if I might, | |
| And conquer if I can, | |
| From day-dawn till night: | 15 |
| Take the strength of a man. | |
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III Spirit of Love and Truth, | |
| Breathing in grosser clay, | |
| The light and flame of youth, | |
| Delight of men in the fray, | 20 |
| Wisdom in strength’s decay; | |
| From pain, strife, wrong, to be free | |
| This best gift I pray: | |
| Take my spirit to Thee. | |
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