The Child's Evening Prayer

Ere on my bed my limbs I lay,
I thank thee, Lord, that I’m alive:
And bless thee for the light of day,
And for the food that doth survive,
My mother’s care, my father’s love—
All gifts bestowed from thee above.

About Christina Rossetti

English poet of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Known for "Goblin Market" and devotional verse of exquisite craftsmanship.

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