A Prayer found in Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral

(The origin of this prayer/poem is unknown though it is sometimes attricuted to St. Thomas More.)

Give me a good digestion, Lord,
     And also something to digest;
But when and how that something comes
     I leave to Thee, Who knowest best.

Give me a healthy body, Lord;
     Give me the sense to keep it so;
Also a heart that is not bored
     Whatever work I have to do.

Give me a healthy mind, Good Lord,

     That finds the good that dodges sight;

And seeing sin, is not appalled,

     But seeks a way to put it right.

Give me a point of view, Good Lord,

     Let me know what is, and why.

Don’t let me worry overmuch

     About the thing that’s known as 'I'.

Give me a sense of humour, Lord,

     Give me the power to see a joke,

To get some happiness from life

     And pass it on to other folk.