Today, upon a bus I saw a girl with golden hair.
She seemed so gay, I envied her, and wished that I were half so fair.
I watched her as she rose to leave, and saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch, but as she passed—a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine, I have two legs, the world is mine!
Later on, I bought some sweets. The boy who sold them had such charm,
I thought I’d stop and talk awhile,
If I were late, ‘twould do no harm.
And, as we talked, he said, “Thank you, sir,
It’s nice to talk to folks like you because, you see, I’m blind.”
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine,
I have two eyes; the world is mine.
Later, walking down the street, I
Met a boy with eyes so blue;
But he stood and watched the others play;
It seemed he knew not what to do.
I paused, and then I said, “Why don’t you
Join the others, dear?” But he looked
Straight ahead without a word,
And then I knew, he could not hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine,
I have two ears; the world is mine.
Two legs to take me where I go.
Two eyes to see the sunset’s glow.
Two ears to hear all l should know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine,
I’m blest indeed, the world is mine!
(The American Record, Hagerstown,
Indiana, Vol. XXII, number 11)
Ellen and I wish you and yours the very
best of everything this Thanksgiving!
“Be careful for nothing; but in every-
thing by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made
known unto God.” (Phil.4:7)
YOU and GOD 