gitanjali

THIS is my prayer to thee, my lord-
strike, strike at the root of penury in
my heart.

Give me the strength lightly to
Bear my joys and sorrows.

Give me the strength to make my
fruitful in service.

Give me the strength never to
disown the poor or bend my knees
before insolent might.

Give me the strength to raise my
mind high above daily trifles.

And give me the strength to
surrender my strength to thy will
with love.