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Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 218 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness Refrain First Line: Blessed hour of prayer Lyrics: 1 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend, And we gather to Jesus, our Saviour and Friend; If we come to Him in faith, His protection to share, What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! Refrain: Blessèd hour of prayer, Blessèd hour of prayer; What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! 2 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when the Savior draws near, With a tender compassion His children to hear; When He tells us we may cast at His feet every care, What a balm for the weary, O how sweet to be there! (Refrain) 3 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when the tempted and tried To the Savior Who loves them their sorrow confide; With a sympathizing heart He removes every care; What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! (Refrain) 4 At the blessèd hour of prayer, trusting Him we believe That the blessing we’re needing we’ll surely receive; In the fullness of this trust we shall lose every care; What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! (Refrain) Used With Tune: ['Tis the blessed hour of prayer]

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph Scriven, 1819-1886 Appears in 1,692 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness Lyrics: 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness, Take it to the Lord in prayer. 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge-— Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer; In His arms He’ll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. Used With Tune: [What a Friend we have in Jesus]

I Am Praying for You

Author: S. O'Malley Clough, 1837-1910 Appears in 483 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness First Line: I have a Saviour, He's pleading in glory Refrain First Line: For you I am praying Lyrics: 1 I have a Saviour, He’s pleading in glory, A dear, loving Saviour, though earth-friends be few; And now He is watching in tenderness o’er me, But, oh, that my Savior were your Saviour, too! Refrain: For you I am praying, For you I am praying, For you I am praying, I’m praying for you. 2 I have a Father; to me He has given A hope for eternity, blessed and true; And soon He will call me to meet Him in heaven, But, oh, that He’d let me bring you with me, too! (Refrain) 3 I have a robe; 'tis resplendent in whiteness, Awaiting in glory my wondering view; Oh, when I receive it all shining in brightness, Dear friend, could I see you receiving one too! (Refrain) 4 When He has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Saviour is your Savior, too; Then pray that your Saviour may bring them to glory, And prayer will be answered--’twas answered for you! (Refrain) Used With Tune: [I have a Saviour, He's pleading in glory]

Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 680 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain Free to all--a healing stream, Flows from Calvary’s mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Sheds its beams around me. (Refrain) 3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day With its shadows o’er me. (Refrain) 4 Near the cross I’ll watch and wait Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]

Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing

Author: Elizabeth Codner, 1824-1919 Appears in 843 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness Lyrics: 1 Lord, I hear of showers of blessing, Thou art scattering full and free; Showers, the thirsty land refreshing; Let some drops now fall on me, Even me, Even me, Let some drops now fall on me. 2 Pass me not, O gracious Father, Sinful though my heart may be; Thou mightst leave me, but the rather Let Thy mercy light on me, Even me, Even me, Let Thy mercy light on me. 3 Pass me not, O tender Saviour, Let me love and cling to Thee; I am longing for Thy favor; While Thou'rt calling, O call me, Even me, Even me, While Thou'rt calling, O call me. 4 Love of God, so pure and changeless, Blood of God, so rich, so free, Grace of God, so strong and boundless, Magnify them all in me, Even me, Even me, Magnify them all in me. Amen. Used With Tune: EVEN ME

More Love to Thee

Author: Elizabeth P. Prentiss, 1818-1878 Appears in 818 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ Lyrics: 1 More love to Thee, O Christ, More love to Thee! Hear Thou the prayer I make On bended knee; This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! 2 Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now Thee alone I seek, Give what is best; This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! 3 Let sorrow do its work, Send grief and pain; Sweet are Thy messengers, Sweet their refrain, When they can sing with me: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! 4 Then shall my latest breath Whisper Thy praise; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise; This still its prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! Amen. Used With Tune: [More love to Thee, O Christ]

Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 709 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare: Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 Thou art coming to a King; Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much, None can ever ask too much. 3 Lord, I come to thee for rest; Take possession of my breast; There Thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign, And without a rival reign. 4 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer: As my guide, my guard, my friend, Lead me to my journey's end, Lead me to my journey's end. 5 Show me what I have to do; Every hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith, Let me die Thy people's death. Amen. Used With Tune: HENDON

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: William W. Walford, 1772-1850 Appears in 1,293 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness Lyrics: 1 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 the 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: This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise To seize the everlasting prize; And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer! Used With Tune: [Sweet hour of prayer]

So let our lips and lives express

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 491 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Watchfulness

Pass Me Not

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 908 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness First Line: Pass me not, O gentle Saviour Refrain First Line: Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Saviour, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Refrain: Saviour, Saviour, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou are calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. (Refrain) 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. (Refrain) 4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heaven but Thee? (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Pass me not, O gentle Saviour]