THE BURDEN OF A SIGH
A hasty thought, O Lord, forgive,
Sweet patience grant the while I live
A hasty word would I repress,
The Spirit's fruit is gentleness;
To leave undone the hasty deed,
Vouchsafe the strength in time of need.
Sweet patience grant the while I live
A hasty word would I repress,
The Spirit's fruit is gentleness;
To leave undone the hasty deed,
Vouchsafe the strength in time of need.