Just for Today

by St. Augustine

Lord, for tomorrow and its needs, 
I do not pray; 
Keep me, my God, from stain of sin 
Just for today.

Let me both diligently work, 
And duly pray. 
Let me be kind in word and deed, 
Just for today. 

Let me be slow to do my will, 
Prompt to obey; 
Help me to sacrifice myself 
Just for today.

And if today my tide of life 
Should ebb away, 
Give me thy Sacraments divine, 
Sweet Lord today.