Teach Me To Walk

You may use the greatest care
not to cause me to stumble.
You may be most patient and kind
and never once grumble.

You may shield me from some things
along the path we trod.
You may prevent many things
from coming between me and God.

But, I must not burden your walk
nor bring you undue strain.
For if I should cause you to trip,
your effort for me is in vain.

And unlike the days of old
when the Word was yet unpenned,
today we may know how, where,
and when, if we have sinned.

So teach me the Word and remember
me whenever you pray.
Then walk beside me, and I shall find
the truth along the way.

                                   Richard

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RLG