36. "The sacred fire"

1 Prayer is the breath of God in man,
Returning whence it came;
Love is the sacred fire within,
And prayer the rising flame.

2 It gives the burdened spirit case,
And soothes the troubled breast;
Yields comfort to the mourning soul,
And to the weary rest.

3 When God inclines the heart to pray,
He hath an ear to hear;
To him there's music in a sigh,
And beauty in a tear.

4 The humble suppliant cannot fail
To have his wants supplied,

Text Information
First Line: Prayer is the breath of God in man
Title: "The sacred fire"
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: FARRANT
Composer: R. Farrant
Meter: C. M.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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