Sam stays in Bendigo

God give Sam grace
in this good choice,
to spread your ways,
live as your boys

who've gone ahead
have lived in your
presence, instead
of  "keeping law".

Keep his heart near
you, as he goes,
to let no fear/
fretful-repose

stop up his peace,
and quiet his joy.
Make these increase
in Sam your boy!

Please give your wise
spirit to help
all of these guys
now to not yelp

when the going
gets hard, but pray,
with a knowing
'fyou and your WAY.