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My Prayer

O Father, hear me as I pray to Thee

Author: Virgil O. Stamps
Tune: [O Father, hear me as I pray to Thee]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1. O Father, hear me as I pray to Thee,
I know that I am far from purity;
But Jesus died that sinful men might live,
So in His name I ask Thee to forgive.

Refrain
Father, Father,
Humbly now I come to Thee;
Father, Father,
Hear, oh hear my humble plea.

2. I pray that Thou wilt pardon ev’ry sin;
O Lord, forgive and make me pure within.
Plant a desire for service in my heart
And give me strength to always do my part. [Refrain]

3. Tonight, O Father, as the shadows creep
And I so gently close my eyes in sleep,
I pray that Thou wilt guard me through the night
And keep me safe till comes the morning light. [Refrain]

4. When morning comes, oh, let me rise to work,
Forbid that duty I should ever shirk;
And when at last my race on earth is run,
Grant, Lord, that I may hear Thee say, Well done. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #4444

Author: Virgil O. Stamps

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Text Information

First Line: O Father, hear me as I pray to Thee
Title: My Prayer
Author: Virgil O. Stamps
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Father, Father
Publication Date: 1922
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #4444
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