DO BETTER NOW MY CHILD (Paraphrase by Ryan Clodfelter of Kathleen Wheeler)

He came to my desk with a quivering lip
The lesson was done
Have you a new sheet for me dear teacher?
I’ve spoiled this one

I took his sheet all soiled and blotted
Gave him a new one all unspotted
And into his tired heart I cried
Do better now my child

Praise to Jesus Christ

I went to the throne with a trembling heart
The day was done
Have you a new day for me dear Master
I’ve spoiled this one

He took my day all soiled and blotted
Gave me a new one all unspotted
And into my tired heart He cried
Do better now my child