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A Prayer

by George MacDonald

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Thou Who Mad’st the Mighty Clock
Thou who mad’st the mighty clock Of the great world go; Mad’st its pendulum swing and rock, Ceaseless to and fro; Thou whose will doth push and draw Every orb in heaven, Help me move by higher law In my spirit graven.
Like a planet let me swing⁠— With intention strong; In my orbit rushing sing Jubilant along; Help me answer in my course To my seasons due; Lord of every stayless force, Make my Willing true.

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