The proper way for a man to pray
said Deacon Lemuel Keyes,
and the only proper attitude
is down upon his knees.
Nay, I should say the way to pray,
said Reverend Dr. Wise
is standing straight with outstrecthed arms
and rapt and upturned eyes.
Oh, no, no, no. said Elder Snow
Such posture is too proud
A man should pray with eyes fast closed
and head contritely bowed.
It seems to me his hands should be
astutely clasped in front.
With both thumbs a pointing toward the ground.
Said Reverend Hunt.
Las year I fell in Hodgkins well
head first, said Cyrus Brown,
With both my heels a-stikin up,
my head a-pinting down,
An I made a prayer right there an then;
Best prayer I ever said;
The prayingest prayer I ever prayed,
A-standin on my head.
