Littell's Living Age/Volume 117/Issue 1516/Hymn for a Little Child

God make my life a little light, Within the world to glow; A little flame that burneth bright, Wherever I may go.

God make my life a little flower, That giveth joy to all, Content to bloom in native bower, Although its place be small.

God make my life a little song, That comforteth the sad; That helpeth others to be strong, And makes the singer glad.

God make my life a little staff Whereon the weak may rest, That so what health and strength I have May serve my neighbours best.

God make my life a little hymn Of tenderness and praise; Of faith - that never waxeth dim, In all his wondrous ways.