African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#307

307. Sweet Hour of Prayer

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 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!

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
• Title: Sweet Hour of Prayer
• Author: William Walford, 1772-1850
• Meter: LMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Acts 3:1
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET HOUR
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: LMD
• Key: D Major