A Prayer
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Williams, Sarah M.
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boats where they sat and smiled at the passengers. When the latter threw a coin into the water, the boys with a dash and a splash, jumped in, and a few moments later came up, one holding triumphantly the piece of money in his hand, which was trans-
ferred to his mouth for safe keeping. The performance was re- peated time and time again. The last of the passengers are com- ing aboard. We lost seventy-one passengers at Honolulu and re- ceived only thirty in exchange. All are decorated with lets, it is a token of regard; and upon the departure of a steamer, every traveler is bedecked with bright flowers, until the ship appears to be fully decorated with blossoms. Once more the bell rings, the last Alohas are said, flowers are thrown back and forth, and again we are on our journey to the ' 'Land of the Rising Sun." Honolulu, H. I.
A PRAYER.
Creator of the souls of men, The earth, the sky, and all therein, Protect us with Thy love and might; Protect us through this awful night Of sin; and send thy beaming light To be about us ever, when We're weakest, and beset by sin.
make us strong and help us gain A blessing. All our weakness slain,
Firm may we stand to conquer right; Firm may we stand and win the fight; May thy great glory us incite, That we may greater heights attain; Thy richest love may we retain.
may we e'er in wisdom move; A dwelling gain with Thee above; may all evil take its flight; may temptations never blight Our hopes; but speed to loftier height Our aims; and Thou approve Our works forever, God of Love. Sarah M. Williams. Ogden, Utah.