Alfred H. Miles, ed. The Sacred Poets of the Nineteenth Century. 1907.
By Great God, and wilt Thou condescendAnn Taylor (Gilbert) (17821866)
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To be my Father and my Friend?
I, a poor child, and Thou so high,
The Lord of earth, and air, and sky?
To hear my poor imperfect prayer?
Or wilt Thou listen to the praise
That such a little one can raise?
A meek, obedient child to Thee;
And try, in word and deed and thought,
To serve and please Thee as I ought.
Upon the care of such a Friend;
And only wish to do and be
Whatever seemeth good to Thee.
When all my days on earth are past
Send down and take me in Thy love
To be Thy better child above.