By James J. Metcalfe, 1957
Help me, my God, to keep the faith
As You would have me do
And first of all, in everything
To keep my faith in You.
Then help me, God to do the same
With neighbors everywhere
As we should trust each other now
With true and loving care
And when I am despondent, God
And mentally at sea
Give me the strength I need, to have
Some confidence in me
Let not my faith grow feeble, nor
My soul give up its fight
To overcome my failures, and
Be worthy in Your sight
And should You will some tragedy
And I am brought to grief
As I may fail to understand
Please help my unbelief.
