I’ll lend to you a little while
A child of mine God said -
For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he’s dead.

It may be one or two years,
Or forty two of three,
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you,
And (should his stay be brief),
You’ll have his loving memories,
As a solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay,
Since ALL from earth return;
But the lessons taught below,
I want the child to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over
In search for teachers true;
And from the things that crowd
Life’s lane – I have chosen you.

Will you give him all your heart?
Nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take,
This lent child back again?

I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, Thy Will Be Done”.
For joys Thy child will bring
The risk of grief we’ll run.

We will shelter him with tenderness,
We’ll love him while we may –
And for the happiness we’ve know
Forever grateful stay.

But should Thy angels call for him,
Much sooner than we’ve planned,
We’ll brave the grief that comes,
And try to understand.

Anonymous

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