The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#456

456. What Various Hindrances We Meet

1 What various hindrances we meet
In coming to a mercy seat!
Yet who that knows the worth of prayer
But wishes to be often there?

2 Prayer makes the darkened clouds withdraw;
Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw;
Gives exercise to faith and love;
Brings every blessing from above.

3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight;
Prayer makes the Christian’s armor bright;
And Satan trembles when he sees
The weakest saint upon his knees.

4 Were half the breath oft vainly spent
To heaven in supplication sent,
Our cheerful song would oftener be,
"Hear what the Lord has done for me."

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: What various hindrances we meet
• Title: What Various Hindrances We Meet
• Author: William Cowper
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: PENTECOST
• Composer: William Boyd
• Meter: L M
• Key: A♭ Major