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Read the following lines carefully. This is my prayer to thee, My Lord – strike, strike at the root of penury in my heart. Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows. Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in service. Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before insolent might. Give me the strength to raise my mind high above daily trifles. And give me the strength to surrender my strength to thy will with love. (Give Me Strength) Now, answer the following questions. 1. Who is praying to whom?2. What does the poet pray for?3. What does the poet want the Lord to strike?4. Who are not to be disowned?5. What is ‘thy will’ according to the poet? |
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Answer» 1. The post is playing to God 2. For strength to bear his joys end sorrows 3. The root of penury in his hear 4. The poor 5. To serve human beings |
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