KITCHEN PRAYER

Lord of all pots and pans and things, since I've no time to be
A Saint by doing lovely things, or watching late with Thee,
Or dreaming in the dawnlight, or storming Heaven's gates,

Make me a Saint by getting meals, and washing up the
plates.

Although | must have Martha's hands, | have a Mary mind;

And when | black the boots and shoes, Thy sandals, Lord,
| find.

| think of how they trod the earth, what time | scrub the floor;

Accept this meditation, Lord, | haven't time for more.

Warm all the kitchen with Thy love, and light it with Thy
peace;

Forgive me all my worrying, and make all grumbling cease.
Thou didst love to give men food, in room, or by the sea,
Accept this service that | do—I do it unto Thee.

—Anon