The New Church Hymnal ‎#314

314. Teach Me to Pray

1 Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray;
This is my heart-cry day unto day;
I long to know Thy will and Thy way;
Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray.

Refrain:
Living in Thee, Lord, and Thou in me,
Constant abiding, this is my plea;
Grant me Thy power, boundless and free,
Power with men and power with Thee.

2 Power in prayer, Lord, power in prayer!
Here 'mid earth's sin and sorrow and care,
Men lost and dying, souls in despair;
O give me power, power in prayer! [Refrain]

3 My weakened will, Lord, Thou canst renew;
My sinful nature Thou canst subdue;
Fill me just now with power anew;
Power to pray and power to do! [Refrain]

4 Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray;
Thou art my pattern day unto day;
Thou art my surety now and for aye;
Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray
• Title: Teach Me to Pray
• Author: Albert S. Reitz
• Refrain First Line: Living in Thee, Lord, and Thou in me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Love: Our Love for Others; The Christian Life: Power; Invitation: To Dedication; Aspiration; Assurance; Closing Hymns; Fellowship; Prayer
• Copyright: Copyright 1925 by A.S. Reitz. Renewal 1953, Broadman Press. All rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray]
• Composer: Albert S. Reitz
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1925 by A.S. Reitz. Renewal 1953, Broadman Press. All rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.