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Lord and faithful shepherd, thouwho guid’st thy flock through every fray,I know thou wilt always help meconquer, as I did today.Guide me, Lord, a weak disciple.Take my hand, and hold it fast.Lead me, that I may not stumblebut walk firmly in thy path.Grant me, Lord, as thou didst Peter,a spirit steady, firm and clear,for I am but a weak fighter,winning only when thou’rt near.Let thy spirit down from heaven,roaring, rushing over me!When my flame begins to die,rekindle it more powerfully.Only thou canst set my hearton fire and make it truly blaze.Thou alone art life and breath:to thee alone be thanks and praise.Halle, ca. 1906This year was one of richest grace,that thou in love didst give to me.On paths of light hast thou me led,with deep joy filled me, set me free.Accept me, Lord, take my whole life:I give it thee in every partwithout resistance or reserve.Fill thou alone my mind and heart.Lord, I was dearly bought by thee:may no half-heartedness be mine.Death’s agony didst thou endure.Now and eternally I’m thine.O may I live, in this new year,for thee alone, led by thy hand.Save me from errant striving, Lord.To serve thee purely, here I stand.Thou only giv’st, to bear the strainof daily toil, the strength I need.Thou still’st the yearnings of my heart.To live in thee is peace indeed.Alone in thy strength can I facethe holy fight within the year,and forward, never backward, look,obey thy voice, and thy word hear.Halle or Breslau, January 1, 1907P O E M S & R H Y M E D P R A Y E R S:E B E R H A R D A R N O L D 25