And there I was reading Ambrose Birrce on payer last night:
PRAY, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of
a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.
Just about got it.
Doug
On 26-Apr-09, at 4:51 AM, Patrick McManus wrote:
> found poem Sunday, April 26, 2009
>
> Welcome to Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust
>
> To help you pray here in the Hospital Chapel
>
> Lord, thank you for your presence here,....
> Lord, I am sorry for the times when.......
> Lord, I pray for those who are here......
> Lord, I prayer for my family, friends.....
> Our Father, who art in heaven,......
> Lord, may your light always guide me,
> Expiry Date:- February 2010.
>
>
> pmcmanus
> q424
>
Douglas Barbour
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