Little Leaguer's Prayer

Lord give me strength to hit the ball, And if I should, don't let me fall. Help me to pick the one that's right; Then let me knock it 'way out of sight. Help me run with deer-like grace; Don't let me slip, but tag first base. Then on to second - stay with me, Lord; 'Cause this one out, we can't afford.

Let me zoom, like a flying bird, Right down the line and on past third. Then let me slide with foot out thrust, Across the plate, through swirling dust. But first of all, Dear Lord, I pray- Just tell the coach to let me play!