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O Lord, I pray that I may e'er delight in springtime's fairy blossoms / pink and white, in green and lacy leaves; may never lose the joy that / always springs at sight of all the little daily things -- of / brightly-patterned weaves; of gaily-coloured china; rich, dark grains / that glow long after daylight wanes, wood of time-burnished hue. And / joy in sounds -- the blackbird's thrilling call, the human voice / letting rich phrases fall, all precious gifts from You. O Lord, I / pray that I may face each task and rise to its demands, nor ever ask / that others bear my load; that I may prove a loyal and helpful friend / before I reach the journey's quiet end along the winding road.