Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#242

242. My Mother's Prayer

1 I never can forget the day
I heard my mother kindly say,
"You’re leaving now my tender care;
Remember, child, your mother’s prayer."

Chorus:
Whene’er I think of her so dear,
I feel her angel spirit near;
A voice comes floating on the air,
Reminding me of Mother’s prayer.

2 I never can forget the voice
That always made my heart rejoice;
Though I have wandered, God knows where,
Still I remember Mother’s prayer. [Chorus]

3 Tho' years have gone, I can’t forget
Those words of joy—I hear them yet;
I see her by the old armchair,
My mother dear, in humble prayer. [Chorus]

4 I never can forget the hour
I felt the Savior’s cleansing pow’r.
My sin and guilt be canceled there,
'Twas there He answered mother’s prayer.

Chorus:
Oh, praise the Lord for saving grace!
We’ll meet up yonder face to face;
The home above together share,
In answer to my mother’s prayer.

Text Information

• First Line: I never can forget the day
• Title: My Mother's Prayer
• Author: J. W. Van De Venter
• Refrain First Line: When'e'er I think of her so dear
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Copyright: © 1895 by Weeden & Van De Venter
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I never can forget the day]
• Composer: W. S. Weeden
• Arranger: A. T. Hardy
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1895 by Weeden & Van De Venter
• Notes: Now Public Domain