At times when my seeking for joy is like an endless counting of stars in heaven,

At times when cares are countless sand in the seashore,

Be my backbone of hope, Oh, Lord.

At times when my soul is like an empty luggage I drag each day,

At times when my heart is like a lion with a soundless roar,

Be my backbone of wisdom, my Lord.

At times when laughing cannot overcome a wounded heart,

At times when a smile cannot cure a crippled soul,

Be my backbone of happiness, oh, Lord.

At times when I am surrounded with eyes full of judgment,

At times when I am belittled by tongue full of unkind words,

Be my backbone of understanding, oh, Lord!

At times when their sense of happiness is ridicule,

At times when their sense of bliss is my misfortune,

Be my backbone of forgiveness, oh, Lord.

Be my backbone

To live with You to eternity,

Be my backbone

To be my strength to carry on my life each day,

Be my backbone for every beginning of my life,

Oh, Lord!