Helen Steiner Rice\u2019s poetry has been speaking to the hearts of readers for more than fifty years, reflecting their thoughts and feelings in simple verse. Now, in this new compilation, the well-loved prayer of St. Francis of Assisi-Lord, make me an instrument of your peace-provides a framework for Helen\u2019s poems. The beautiful illustrations of artist-naturalist John Ruthven highlight the glory and tenderness of God\u2019s woodland creatures...