Lord, he is old and weakened
He walks where he used to run.
In his youth he was always a happy dog,
Now he sleeps away days in the sun.

Please make his trail mostly level
As he travels this last long mile.
Provide shade away from the heat of the day
Where he can stop and rest for awhile.

If it rains let the raindrops be gentle,
If it blows let the breezes be warm.
Let this winter of life be kind to us both,
Give us shelter to keep us from harm.

Please, Lord, if either must suffer
Give the pain and the hurting to me.
He's been with me through life's changing waters
As only a man's dog can be.

He doesn't deserve to be hurting
He has lived a hard life and long time
And, I hope, as he leaves he'll leave knowing
Your love as he's always known mine.

I raised him, Lord, from a puppy
We have followed some rough rocky trails.
Please Lord, make this last trail more gentle
As he comes to where Love never fails.
Amen.