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 face,
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.
In
my immortal flesh I'll rise
To
seize the everlasting prize.
And
shout while passing through the air,
"Farewell,
farewell, sweet hour of prayer!"