Songs of Free Grace ‎#81

81. Pray and Earnestly Plead

1 Do sin and guilt oppress thee sore?
Go to the Lord in prayer;
And, bowing at his throne of grace,
He'll bless and save thee there.

Chorus:
Pray, brother, believing!
Plead earnestly, plead!
Remember Christ is ever near
To help in time of need.

2 Do doubts and fears distress thy heart,
Or clouds obscure thy way;
Do strong temptations baffle thee?
Forget not, then, to pray. [Chorus]

3 In the dark hour of grief and pain,
When joy is fled away,
Seek thou the mercy-seat again;
Then is the time to pray. [Chorus]

4 When dawns the solemn hour of death,
When closes life's short day,
Renouncing there thy latest breath,
Trust in the Lord, and pray. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Do sin and guilt oppress thee sore?
• Title: Pray and Earnestly Plead
• Author: E. A. H.
• Refrain First Line: Pray, brother, believing!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 50:9
• Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by D. B. Towner.
• Notes: "Behold, the Lord God will help thee."—Isaiah 50: 9.

Tune Information

• Name: [Do sin and guilt oppress thee sore?]
• Composer: Rev. E. A. Hoffman
• Incipit: 51112 32223 43322
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by D. B. Towner.