Little Folded Hands

<SPAN name="Birthday"></SPAN><h2 class="chaphead">Birthday.</h2> <br/><br/> <p class="pnum">75.</p> <div class="poem"> <div class="stanza"> Holy Jesus, every day<br/> Keep us in the narrow way,<br/> And when earthly things are past,<br/> Bring our ransomed souls at last<br/> Where they need no star to guide.<br/> Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen.<br/></div> </div> <br/> <p class="pnum">76.</p> <div class="poem"> <div class="stanza"> As a little child relies<br/> On a care beyond his own;<br/> Knows he's neither strong nor wise,<br/> Fears to stir a step alone,&mdash;<br/> Let me thus with Thee abide<br/> As my Father, Guard, and Guide!<br/> Amen.<br/></div> </div> <br/> <p class="pnum">77.</p> <div class="poem"> <div class="stanza"> Faithful Shepherd, feed me<br/> In the pastures green;<br/> Faithful Shepherd, lead me<br/> Where Thy steps are seen.<br/> <br/> Hold me fast and guide me<br/> In the narrow way;<br/> So, with Thee beside me,<br/> I shall never stray.<br/> <br/> Daily bring me nearer<br/> To the heavenly shore;<br/> May my faith grow clearer.<br/> May I love Thee more!<br/> <br/> Hallow every pleasure,<br/> Every gift and pain;<br/> Be Thyself my Treasure.<br/> Though none else I gain. Amen.<br/></div> </div> <br/> <p class="pnum">78.</p> <div class="poem"> <div class="stanza"> We thank Thee, heav'nly Father,<br/> For ev'ry earthly good,<br/> For life, and health, and clothing,<br/> And for our daily food.<br/> <br/> O give us hearts to thank Thee,<br/> For ev'ry blessing sent,<br/> And whatsoe'er Thou sendest<br/> Make us therewith content. Amen.<br/></div> </div> <br/> <p class="pnum">79.</p> <div class="poem"> <div class="stanza"> Holy Jesus, be my Light,<br/> Shine upon my way;<br/> Through this tempting, changing life<br/> Lead me day by day. Amen.<br/></div> </div> <br/> <p class="pnum">80.</p> <div class="poem"> <div class="stanza"> Lord, be Thou my constant Guide,<br/> Lead me all the way,<br/> Till I reach Thy home at last,<br/> Nevermore to stray. Amen.<br/></div> </div> <br/> <p class="pnum">81.</p> <div class="poem"> <div class="stanza"> O God, Thou faithful God,<br/> Thou Fount that ever flowest,<br/> Without whom nothing is,<br/> Who all good gifts bestowest:<br/> A pure and healthy frame<br/> O give me and within<br/> A conscience free from blame,<br/> A soul unhurt by sin. Amen.<br/></div> </div> <br/><br/> <hr><br/><br/><br/><br/> <div align="center"><ANTIMG src="img/035-002.jpg" width-obs="244" height-obs="371" alt=""></div> <br/> <br/> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />