Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#144

144. Secret Prayer

1. There is an hour of peace and rest,
Unmarred by earthly care;
’Tis when before the Lord I go
And kneel in secret prayer.

[Chorus:]
May my heart be turned to pray,
Pray in secret day by day,
That this boon to mortals giv’n
May unite my soul with heav’n.

2. The straight and narrow way to heav’n,
Where angels bright and fair
Are singing to God’s praise, is found
Thru constant secret prayer. [Chorus]

3. When sailing on life’s stormy sea,
’Mid billows of despair,
’Tis solace to my soul to know
God hears my secret prayer. [Chorus]

4. When thorns are strewn along my path,
And foes my feet ensnare,
My Savior to my aid will come,
If sought in secret prayer. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There is an hour of peace and rest
• Title: Secret Prayer
• Author: Hans Henry Petersen, 1835–1909
• Refrain First Line: May my heart be turned to pray
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Matthew 6:6
• Topic: Assurance; Peace; Prayer; Prayer and Supplication; Trials
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Alma 33:3-11.

Tune Information

• Name: [There is an hour of peace and rest]
• Composer: Hans Henry Petersen, 1835–1909
• Incipit: 12333 23444 34532
• Key: D Major