Teacher’s Prayer

Teacher’s Prayer

                                   James J.Melcalf

I want to teach my students how to live this life on earth ,

To face its struggle and its strife and improve their worth ,

Not just the lesson in a book or how the rivers flow ,

But how to choose the proper path wherever they may go .

To understand eternal truth and know the right from wrong ,

And gather all the beauty of flower and song .

For if help the world to grow in wisdom and in grace ,

Then, I shall feel that I have won and I have filled my place .

And so I ask my guidance , God , that I may do my part ,

                                                        For character and confidence and happines of heart .