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Text:Prayer is appointed to convey
Tune:FEDERAL STREET
Composer:H. K. Oliver

132b. Prayer is appointed to convey

1 Prayer is appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give;
Long as they live should Christians pray,
For only while they pray they live.

2 If pain afflict or wrongs oppress,
If cares distract or fears dismay,
If guilt deject, if sin distress,
In every case still watch and pray.

3 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's weak,
Though thought be broken, language lame:
Pray, if thou canst or canst not speak,
But pray with faith in Jesus' name.

4 Depend on him, thou canst not fail;
Make all thy wants and wishes known;
Fear not, his merits must prevail;
Ask but in faith, it shall be done.

Text Information
First Line: Prayer is appointed to convey
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Tune for 20, 16, 235, and 302 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)
Tune Information
Name: FEDERAL STREET
Composer: H. K. Oliver
Meter: L. M.
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: By permission.



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