Laudes Domini ‎#36

36. "The sacred fire"

1 Prayer is the breath of God in man,
Returning whence it came;
Love is the sacred fire within,
And prayer the rising flame.

2 It gives the burdened spirit case,
And soothes the troubled breast;
Yields comfort to the mourning soul,
And to the weary rest.

3 When God inclines the heart to pray,
He hath an ear to hear;
To him there's music in a sigh,
And beauty in a tear.

4 The humble suppliant cannot fail
To have his wants supplied,

Text Information

• First Line: Prayer is the breath of God in man
• Title: "The sacred fire"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: FARRANT
• Composer: R. Farrant
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal