Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#399

399. Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

1 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend,
And we gather to Jesus, our Saviour and Friend;
If we come to Him in faith, His protection to share,
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!

Refrain:
Blessèd hour of prayer,
Blessèd hour of prayer;
What a balm for the weary!
O how sweet to be there!

2 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when the Savior draws near,
With a tender compassion His children to hear;
When He tells us we may cast at His feet every care,
What a balm for the weary, O how sweet to be there! (Refrain)

3 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when the tempted and tried
To the Savior Who loves them their sorrow confide;
With a sympathizing heart He removes every care;
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! (Refrain)

4 At the blessèd hour of prayer, trusting Him we believe
That the blessing we’re needing we’ll surely receive;
In the fullness of this trust we shall lose every care;
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: Tis the blessed hour of prayer
• Title: Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Blessed hour of prayer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Intercession; Prayer: Hymns about; The Christian Way of Life: Prayer and Watchfulness

Tune Information

• Name: ['Tis the blessed hour of prayer]
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Key: E♭ Major