English poem
_Invocation For 1868_
by Mary Baker Eddy (1821–1910)
Father of every age, Of every rolling sphere, Help us to write a deathless page Of truth, this dawning year!
Help us to humbly bow To Thy all-wise behest-- Whate'er the gift of joy or woe, Knowing Thou knowest best.
Aid our poor soul to sing Above the tempest's glee; Give us the eagle's fearless wing, The dove's to soar to Thee!
All-merciful and good, Hover the homeless heart! Give us this day our daily food In knowing what Thou art!
Swampscott, Mass., January 1, 1868.