Author: Joseph Hart Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 285 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1. Prayer is appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give:
Long as they live should Christians pray;
They learn to pray when first they live.
2. If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress;
If cares distract, or fears dismay;
If guilt deject, if sin distress;
In every case, still watch and pray.
3. ’Tis prayer supports the soul that’s weak;
Though thought be broken, language lame,
Pray, if thou canst or canst not speak;
But pray with faith in Jesus’ name.
4. Depend on Him; thou canst not fail;
Make all thy wants and wishes known;
Fear not; His merits must prevail:
Ask but in faith, it shall be done. Used With Tune: LINWOOD Text Sources: Supplement to Hymns Composed on Various Subjects, 1762
Prayer Is Appointed to Convey