Prayer in the Kitchen

Lord of all pots and pans and things,

Since I've no time to be

A saint by doing lovely things, or

Watching late with Thee,

Or dreaming in the dawnlight, or

Storming heaven's gates;

Make me a saint by getting meals and

Washing up the plates.

Although I must have a Martha's hands,

I have a Mary's mind;

And when I black the boots and shoes,

Thy sandals, Lord, I find.

I think of how they trod the earth

What time I scrub the floor;

Accept this meditation, Lord,

I haven't time for more.

Warm all the kitchen with Thy love, and

Light it with thy peace.

Forgive me all my worrying, and make

All grumbling cease.

Thou who didst love to give men food,

In room or by the sea,

Accept this service that I do -

I did it unto Thee.

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