Author: Rev. James Montgomery Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #422 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Nearness to God Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire.
Unuttered or expressed,
The motion of a hidden fire,
That trembles in the breast.
2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh,
The falling of a tear,
The upward glancing of the eye,
When none but God is near.
3 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath,
The Christian's native air,
His watchword at the gates of death;
He enters heaven with prayer.
4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice,
Returning from his ways,
While angels in their songs rejoice,
And cry, "Behold, he prays!"
5 O Thou, by whom we come to God,
The Life, the Truth, the Way,
The path of prayer Thyself hast trod;
Lord, teach us how to pray. Languages: English Tune Title: EVAN
Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire