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The Blanket Makers's Prayer
by Betty Baker Bailey

Oh, Lord, I've thread and needle -
A design within my heart;
But for this to be a victory
You, Your blessings must impart.

I'll work the long, hard hours
Making every stitch just so
If You will grant my desire,
A live baby it will know.

Yellow, pink and baby blue
Are the colors in my hand.
As I make this special blanket,
I take a solemn stand.

I'll work to save the children
Spreading Your truth as I go;
Though they are to us invisible
Each one of them You know.

So, make this blanket special
To catch a mother's eye
So that she'll love her baby.
So that it will not die.

It's with great expectation
In Your fields this seed I plant
Knowing that by faith
You, my prayer of life will grant.

© Children of the Heart 2003