The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#350

350. 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 the 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.

3 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
May I thy consolation share,
Till, from Mount Pisgah's lofty height,
I view my home and take my flight:
This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise
To seize the everlasting prize;
And shout, while passing through the air,
Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer
• Title: Sweet Hour of Prayer
• Author: Frances Jane (Crosby) Van Alstyne (1861)
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Worship: Opening of Service; The Lord's Day

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
• Composer: William Batchelder Bradbury, (1816-1868)
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Used by permission of the Biglow & Main Co., owners of the copyright.