God ,Grant me the Glory of Thy Gift

God , Grant Me the Glory of Thy Gift

God, widen my vision so I May see
the affections You have sent to me ,
Not as a cross too heavy to wear
that weights me down in gloomy despair ,
Not as something to hate and despise
but a gift of love sent in disguise ,
Something to draw me closer to You
to teach me patience and forbearance , too ,
Something to show me more clearly the way
to serve You and love You more every day ,
Something priceless and precious and rare
That will keep me forever safe in Thy care ,
Aware of the spiritual strength that is mine
if my selfish , small will is lost in Thine
Jan Bagwell