O Father, God, unfathomable wisdom,
I bring my childish planning unto Thee,
And I will listen as in utter patience.
Thou dost dissolve its ambiguity
In the clear light of Science, so that I
The oneness of Thy purpose may discern.
O Father, God, here is my earnest scheming,
My half-resolved plan, my foolish dreaming,
Here, at Thy knee, I humbly come to learn.
O Mother, God, I flee from earth's frustration
To hide within the shelter of Thy breast.
My toys are broken and the play is weary;
I come to Thee, for Love alone is rest.
O Mother, cleanse me, give me needful chiding;
It is enough to know that Thou art near.
Far from the cares that hinder and embarrass,
Hid from annoyances that hurt and harass,
Here, in Thy arms, I lose all sense of fear.
O Father-Mother, I am home in Spirit,
Refreshed and strengthened, I can see Thy plan
This robe of righteousness, this ring of sonship!
There dawns in consciousness the perfect man.
The wayward little child, begrimed and weary,
Recedes from view as though he had not been.
My brother, too, can share this jubilation,
This is our heritage of full salvation,
And in this truth we may abide serene.
