Alfred H. Miles, ed. The Sacred Poets of the Nineteenth Century. 1907.
By I. “God make my life a little light”Matilda Barbara Betham-Edwards (1836–1919)
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Within the world to glow;
A little flame that burneth bright,
Wherever I may go.
That giveth joy to all,
Content to bloom in native bower
Although its place be small.
That comforteth the sad;
That helpeth others to be strong,
And makes the singer glad.
Whereon the weak may rest,
That so what health and strength I have
May serve my neighbours best.
Of tenderness and praise;
Of faith—that never waxeth dim,
In all His wondrous ways.