Strengthen thou oh master I plead

a poem by R.A. Jacob

For success perseverance I need,

I need thy discipline to strengthen my soul,

I need direction to reach my goal.

I need thy presence each and every hour,

I need thy help to be a star,

I need thy guidance that I may not er

I need thy love that I may spur

I need thy vanguard to lead me on,

I need thy rearguard lest I may be stalled,

I need thy side guard by my side,

I need to know that thou are beside