Father hear the prayer we offer

Father hear the prayer we offer
Not for ease that prayer shall be
But for strength that we may ever
Live our lives courageously
Not forever in green pastures
Do we ask our way to be
But the steep and rugged pathway
May we tread rejoicing-ly

Not forever by still waters
Would we idly rest and stay
But would smite the living fountains
From the rocks upon our way
Be our strength in hours of weakness
In our wand’rings be our guide
Through endeavor, failure, danger
Father, be Thou at our side

Father hear the prayer we offer
Not for ease that prayer shall be
But for strength that we may ever
Live our lives courageously
May our path be bright or dreary
Storm or sunshine be our share
May our souls in hope un-weary
Make Thy work our ceaseless prayer

Father hear the prayer we offer
Not for ease that prayer shall be
But for strength that we may ever
Live our lives courageously
Be our strength in hours of weakness
In our wand’rings be our guide
Through endeavor, failure, danger
Father be Thou at our side