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A Fathers Prayer
by John W. Gillette, Jr.
from "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul"
The ardent longing in my life,
Is not a prayer for me;
In the deep watches of the night
I pray, not selfishly.
I lift six lives to you, O God,
Six hearts I know You love.
I cannot help them now below,
Please bless them from above.
You see their need as I cannot,
You hear their prayers, I know.
You feel their tears upon your cheek,
Please hold them as I go.
No man could love them as I do,
No heart could miss them so.
But only You can lift their heads,
And hold them as I go.
Give them strength when they are weak,
And peace in place of fear.
Give them eyes of faith that watch,
As miracles appear.
Hold them close in Your embrace,
The way I know I would.
Hold them tight in Your embrace,
The way a father should.
Be their fortress from the storms,
A place where they can hide.
A Father strong whom they can trust,
In You they can have pride.
Although I cannot touch a face,
Or hold my loved ones near,
Or see them in the morning light,
Or wipe away their tears,
Or talk with them about their day,
Or pray with them at night.
I know that You will be with them,
Youll be their guiding light.
I give them to You, one by one,
My wife and five dear stars.
Please keep them close and love them strong!
Ill love them from afar.
John W. Gillette, Jr.
from "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul"
A Fathers Prayer. Reprinted by permission John Gillette. © 1998 John Gillette from "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul" by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Tom Lagana. . In order to protect the rights of the copyright holder, no portion of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent.
For details on using "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul" and other "Soup" titles as a fundraiser, e-mail: Success@TomLagana.com
Submitted by Richard
by John W. Gillette, Jr.
from "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul"
The ardent longing in my life,
Is not a prayer for me;
In the deep watches of the night
I pray, not selfishly.
I lift six lives to you, O God,
Six hearts I know You love.
I cannot help them now below,
Please bless them from above.
You see their need as I cannot,
You hear their prayers, I know.
You feel their tears upon your cheek,
Please hold them as I go.
No man could love them as I do,
No heart could miss them so.
But only You can lift their heads,
And hold them as I go.
Give them strength when they are weak,
And peace in place of fear.
Give them eyes of faith that watch,
As miracles appear.
Hold them close in Your embrace,
The way I know I would.
Hold them tight in Your embrace,
The way a father should.
Be their fortress from the storms,
A place where they can hide.
A Father strong whom they can trust,
In You they can have pride.
Although I cannot touch a face,
Or hold my loved ones near,
Or see them in the morning light,
Or wipe away their tears,
Or talk with them about their day,
Or pray with them at night.
I know that You will be with them,
Youll be their guiding light.
I give them to You, one by one,
My wife and five dear stars.
Please keep them close and love them strong!
Ill love them from afar.
John W. Gillette, Jr.
from "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul"
A Fathers Prayer. Reprinted by permission John Gillette. © 1998 John Gillette from "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul" by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Tom Lagana. . In order to protect the rights of the copyright holder, no portion of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent.
For details on using "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul" and other "Soup" titles as a fundraiser, e-mail: Success@TomLagana.com
Submitted by Richard
