Author: Eleanor Allen Schroll, fl.1920 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #425 (2001) Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: There's a garden where Jesus is waiting Refrain First Line: O the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer Lyrics: 1 There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
There’s a place that is wondrously fair,
For it glows with the light of His presence -
’Tis that beautiful garden of prayer.
Refrain:
O the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer,
O the beautiful garden of prayer!
There my Savior awaits, and He opens the gates
To the beautiful garden of prayer.
2 There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
And I go with my burden and care,
Just to learn from His lips words of comfort -
In the beautiful garden of prayer. [Refrain]
3 There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
And He bids you to come meet Him there,
Just to bow and receive a new blessing -
In the beautiful garden of prayer. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation Scripture: Matthew 26:35 Languages: English Tune Title: BEAUTIFUL GARDEN
The Beautiful Garden of Prayer