A Child-Like Faith

Oh, Lord, I want a child-like faith

the kind you said to show

for entrance to that kingdom fair

and saving grace to know.

A faith that makes me small enough

to take with gratitude

just everything you’d like to send

to keep my hope renewed.

A faith, oh Lord, a childlike faith

which humbly will receive.

Yet, in the hour of greatest need,

is mighty to believe.

Oh, give me Lord, a childlike faith

which never minds the crowd

nor caters to this world of sin,

so arrogant and proud.

A faith that sees my blessed Lord

who died on Calvary

and as I find myself condemned

cries out, “Remember me.”

fpn / undated
This poem is set to music as #14 in "Sing and Give Thanks"
Contact Joyce if you would like a copy.