African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#320

320. God of Love, That Hearest Prayer

1 God of love, that hearest prayer,
Kindly for Thy people care
Who on Thee alone depend;
Love us, save us to the end.

2 Save us in the prosperous hour
From the flattering tempter’s power,
From his unsuspected wiles,
From the world’s pernicious smiles.

3 Men of worldly, low design,
Let not these Thy people join,
Poison our simplicity,
Drag us from our trust in Thee.

4 Save us from the great and wise,
Till they sink in their own eyes
Tamely to Thy yoke submit,
Lay their honors at Thy feet.

5 Never let the world break in,
Fix a mighty gulf between;
Keep us little and unknown,
Prized and loved by God alone.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of love, that hearest prayer
• Title: God of Love, That Hearest Prayer
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 77.77.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 10:13
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; God: Love and Fatherhood; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: MERCY
• Composer: Louis M. Gottschalk, 1829-1869
• Arranger: Edwin P. Parker, 1836-1925
• Meter: 77.77.
• Key: B♭ Major