A Dogs Prayer

 

Oh! Lord of Humans, make my master

faithful to his fellowman as I am to him.

Grant that he may be as devoted to his

family and friends as I am to him.

May he be open faced and undecptive as I am;

may he be to trust reposed in him as I am to his.

Give him a face cheerful like

unto my wagging tail; give him a spirit of

gratitude like unto my licking tongue.

Fill him with patience like unto mine that

awaits for his foot steps uncomplainingly

for hours; fill him with my watchfulness,

my courage, and my readiness to sacrifice

comfort or life.

Keep him always young in heart and crowded

With the spirit of play even as I.

Make him as good a man as I

am a dog; make worthy of me

HIS DOG.