Christian Hymns ‎#278

278. 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

1 ‘Tis the blessed hour of pray'r, when our hearts lowly bend,
And we gather to Jesus, our Savior and Friend;
If we come to Him in faith, His protection to share,
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!

Chorus:
Blessed hour of pray'r, blessed hour of pray'r,
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!

2 ‘Tis the blessed hour of pray'r, when the Savior draws near,
With a tender compassion His children to hear;
When He tells us we may cast at His feet ev'ry care,
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! [Chorus]

3 'Tis the blessed hour of pray'r, when the tempted and tried,
To the Savior who loves them their sorrow confide,
With a sympathizing heart He removes every care,
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! [Chorus]

4 At the blessed hour of pray'r, trusting Him, we believe
That the blessing we’re needing we’ll surely receive;
In the fullness of this trust we shall lose ev'ry care,
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis the blessed hour of pray'r, when our hearts lowly bend
• Title: 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Blessed hour of pray'r, blessed hour of pray'r
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935
• Copyright: Copyright, 1880, by The Biglow and Main Co. Fanny T. Doane, owner.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ['Tis the blessed hour of pray'r, when our hearts lowly bend]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1880, by The Biglow and Main Co. Fanny T. Doane, owner.
• Notes: Now Public Domain