Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1916 — The Long Prayer. [ARTICLE]

The Long Prayer.

The organ breathed in tones so soft That one was warmed to tender thought. And then the choir in voice aloft Sang "Praise the Lord'—what words we caught The pastor heeded well the call And persevered in words profound; He led the Lord o'er country all And prayed for people ’ world around. He crossed the sea, for heathen folk He curled his trope? in ringlets fair. For all in power did he invoke A higher power their work to share. For all shortcomings did he plead. Except the one so manifest. He marshaled all who were in need And asked for ample aid with zest. He pictured heaven's wondrous fold. We did not know that he’d been there. But many things which then he told We'd never think would pass as prayer. At last with graceful sweep and curve He swung to earth without re- > bound- ■ For ten long minutes did he serve His loving Lord where words redound. We thought of one. with words so terse. On mountain side—of what he said. (See sixth of Matthew, seventh versel And simple prayer we all have read;

Our Father who in heaven art! O hallowed be Thy name of love! Thy kingdom come within the heart! Thy will rule earth as heav’n above! Give us this da}’ our daily bread. Forgive Us each as we forgive. Temptation through may we be led Delivered thence to better live. -—Detroit Free Press.