Show MY KINGDOM A I 1 little ittle kingdom kingdo m I 1 possess where thoughts and feelings dwell and very hard the task I 1 find of governing it well for or passion tempts and troubles me A wayward will misleads and selfishness its shadow casts on all my words and deeds how can I 1 learn to rule myself to be the child I 1 should honest and brave and never tire of trying to be good how can I 1 keep a sunny soul to shine along lifes way wa how can I 1 tune my little heart to sweetly sing all day dear father hear me with the love that out my tear fear teach me to lean on thee and feel that thou art very near that no temptation is unseen no ebil childish dish grief too small since thou with patience infinite doth soothe and comfort all I 1 10 lo not ask tor for any crown but that which all may win nor or try to conquer any world except the one within be e thou my guide until I 1 find and led ld by a tender hand thy happy kingdom in myself aud and dare to take oom command mand louisa W alcott |