The Celebration Hymnal ‎#640

640. Sweet Hour of Prayer

1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father's throne
Make all my wants and wishes known;
In seasons of distress and grief
My soul has often found relief
And oft escaped the tempter's snare
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer.

2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless:
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word, and trust His grace,
I'll cast on Him my every care
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer
• Title: Sweet Hour of Prayer
• Author: William W. Walford
• Meter: L.M.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Walking with God: Prayer and Devotion

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET HOUR
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: L.M.D.
• Key: C Major