The Diary of an Old Soul

Daily Readings by George MacDonald (1824 - 1905)

January 18

Care thou for mine whom I must leave behind;

Care that they know who 'tis for them takes care;

Thy present patience help them still to bear;

Lord, keep them clearing, growing, heart and mind;

In one thy oneness us together bind;

Last earthly prayer with which to thee I cling—

Grant that, save love, we owe not anything.