A bag of his best potatoes.
The widow’s heart leaped up for joy,
Her face was pale and haggard no more,
‘Now,’ said the deacon, ‘shall we pray?’
‘Yes,’ said the widow, ‘now you may.’
And would you hear this simple tale,
Pray for the poor, and praying, prevail?
Then preface your prayer with alms and good deeds;
Search out the poor, their wants and needs;
Pray for their peace and grace, spiritual food,