Dad's Prayer

Last night my little boy confessed to me
Some childish wrong;
And kneeling at my knee
He prayed with tears ---
"Dear God, make me a man
Like Daddy --- wise and strong,
I know you can."

Then while he slept
I knelt beside his bed,
Confessed my sins,
And prayed with low-bowed head,
"Oh God, make me a child
Like my child here ---
Pure, guiltless,
Trusting Thee with faith sincere."

--- Author Unknown

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