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At first I prayed for light

by Mrs. E. D. Cheney (1824–1904)

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 488.

Verse 1

At first I prayed for light: Could I but see the way, How gladly, swiftly would I walk To everlasting day!

Verse 2

And next I prayed for strength: That I might tread the road With firm, unfaltering feet, and win The heaven’s serene abode.

Verse 3

And then I asked for faith: Could I but trust my God, I’d live infolded in His peace, Though foes were all abroad.

Verse 4

But now I pray for love: Deep love to God and man; A living love that will not fail, However dark His plan.

Verse 5

And light and strength and faith Are opening everywhere! God waited patiently until I prayed the larger prayer.

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