African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#335

335. Prayer Is Appointed to Convey

1 Prayer is appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give;
Long as they live, should Christians pray;
They learn to pray when first they live.

2 If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress,
If cares distract, or fears dismay,
If guilt deject, if sin distress,
In every case, still watch and pray.

3 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's weak;
Though thought be broken, language lame,
Pray, if thou canst or canst not speak,
But pray with faith in Jesus' name.

4 Depend on Him; thou canst not fail;
Make all thy wants and wishes known;
Fear not, His merits must prevail;
Ask but in faith, it shall be done.

Text Information

• First Line: Prayer is appointed to convey
• Title: Prayer Is Appointed to Convey
• Author: Joseph Hart, 1712-1768
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 6:18
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: HURSLEY
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Adapt. from Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, c. 1774