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E18. 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 soul to bless;
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word, and trust His grace,
I'll cast on Him my ev'ry 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 thro' the air,
Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer
• Title: Sweet Hour of Prayer
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Prayer and Praise
• Copyright: Copyright property of The Biglow & Main Co.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain