I thank thee for the waking day,
Wherein you give further grace
To draw nearer thee
Than I am.
I thank thee for a lovely wife,
Who gives me strength and charity;
Give her fresh supplies
Of what I’ve spent.
Thank thee for my children sweet,
Who love despite my faults; to them
What I’m not, I
Pray thou be.
Thank thee for thy sinless Son.
His work, complete and perfect stands,
Gives one like this a
Will to pray.