Women’s Institute Prayer
We thank Thee, God, for eyes to see
The beauty of the earth
For ears to hear the words of love
And happy sounds of mirth;
For minds to find new thoughts to think,
New wonders to explore;
For Health and Freedom to enjoy
The good Thou hast in store.
Help us to remember that to some
The eye and ear and mind
Bring sights and sounds of ugliness
And only sadness find;
Let us remember that to them
The world has seemed unfair
That we should strive to bring to them
The beauty all may share.
O may our eyes be open, Lord,
To see our neighbour's need;
And may our ears be kept alert
Their cries for help to heed;
Make keen our minds to plan the best
For one another's good.
That all the world may be at last
One friendly neighbourhood.
The author of this writing is unknown, but the sentiment contains the good wishes of Women's Institutes everywhere – so we wish you the best of Christmas seasons, and may the year 2023 bring you all the joy and happiness you desire.
Happy Holidays!
Yours For Home and Country, Ruth Fenner, Provincial Historian, British Columbia Women's Institute