African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#341

341. Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer

1 Father, hear the prayer we offer;
Not for ease that prayer shall be,
But for strength, that we may ever
Live our lives courageously.

2 Not forever in green pastures
Do we ask our way to be,
But the steep and rugged pathway
May we tread rejoicingly.

3 Not forever by still waters
Would we idly quiet stay;
But would smite the living fountains
From the rocks along the way.

4 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
In our wanderings be our guide;
Through endeavor failure, danger,
Father, be Thou at our side.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer
• Title: Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer
• Author: Love M. Willis, 1824-1908
• Meter: 87.87.
• Language: English; Latin
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Philippians 4:6
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; Courage; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: CARTER
• Composer: Edmund S. Carter, b. 1845
• Meter: 87.87.
• Key: A♭ Major