A Prayer

Prayer O God, eternal Father, in the name of Christ thy Son, In heartfelt, prayerful pleading unto thee now I come. The fiery darts of evil, bid them forever cease, And haste the dawn of victory that bringeth earth sweet peace. Bind thou the prince of darkness, that he no more may reign, In such fierce flood of terror, gloom, misery and pain. Let thy Holy Spirit's power touch the heart of every one, To bring him to repentance and salvation through thy Son. Bless those who have positions of great responsibility, In the terror-stricken nations, and turn their hearts to thee. Hear thou our heartfelt pleadings, bless thou our sons, we pray, Extend thine arm of mercy to lead them in the narrow way. O keep their souls from evil, from Satan's bondage free; Grant freedom's power o'er all the earth may gain full victory. Annie G. Lauritzen. Short Creek, Arizona.