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CXCVI. Importunate Prayer

1 Jesus, who knows full well
The heart of ev'ry saint,
Invites us all our griefs to tell,
To pray and never faint.

2 He bows his gracious ear,
We never plead in vain;
Then let us wait till he appears,
And pray, and pray again.

3 Though unbelief suggest,
Why should we longer wait?
He bids us never give him rest,
But knock at mercy's gate.

4 Jesus the Lord will hear
His chosen when they cry;
Yes, though he may a while forbear,
He'll help them from on high.

5 His nature, truth and love,
Engage him on their side;
When they are griev'd, his bowels move,
They will not be deny'd.

6 Then let us earnest cry,
And never faint in pray'r,
He sees, he hears, and from on high,
Will make our cause his own.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, who knows full well
• Title: Importunate Prayer
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Luke 18:1-7
• Topic: Prayer: Importunate

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