Guiding Sight by James O'Brien

Guiding Sight

We grown-ups think we know so much,
While living day-by-day.
We all making choices constantly,
Sometimes, we think to pray.

We make decisions logically,
Then justify our choice,
By saying how we’ve thought it through,
While listening to our voice.

Sometimes our little children ask,
Was that the thing to do?
Then we adults so often say,
Of course, I’ve thought it through!

Perhaps we have become too proud,
To think we’re always right,
But who is there that we can trust,
Who’ll give improved insight?

Then as I read the other day,
I saw what Moses taught.
We should teach children spiritually,
Conveying better thought.

Then as I read more from the book,
The Savior’s words explained,
That from the mouths of babes, His truth,
Would clearly be proclaimed.

And then t’was said, we must become
Just like a little child,
With faith in our Redeemer,
And our spirits, meek and mild.

And so with humbled heart I see,
The children in new light.
For they may have a clearer view,
With spirit guiding sight.