An Oil Wife`s Prayer
Dear God in your infinite wisdom
keep looking out for my man,
while the North Sea is violent raging
hold him safe in your hand.
I know you are awfully busy
still I do hope you can spare,
a moment to protect my husband
I am leaving him all in your care.
You have the power to keep him
safe on the powerful sea,
then you can gracefully send him
healthy and happy to me.
I know that this may sound selfish
and maybe impertinent too,
but I have a really good reason
I need him as much as you.