The Voice of Praise ‎#302

302. Sweet hour of prayer! 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 grace,
Believe his word and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every 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 through the air,
Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
• Author: Walford
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 52:9
  ;
  Psalm 54:6
• Topic: Prayer; Sweet Hour of Prayer

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