The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#238

238. 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

1 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, 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!

Refrain:
Blessed hour of prayer,
Blessed Hour of prayer,
What a balm to be weary!
O how sweet to be there!

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

3 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, 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! , how sweet to be there! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend
• Title: 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1880)
• Meter: 13. 12. 13. 13. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  John 15:7-15

Tune Information

• Name: BLESSED HOUR
• Composer: William H. Doane, d. 1915
• Meter: 13. 12. 13. 13. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major