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| 487 | CPWI Hymnal#488 | 489 |
| Text: | Prayer is the soul's sincere desire |
| Author: | James Montgomery, 1771-1854 |
| Tune: | BEDFORD (Isometric) |
| Composer: | William Wheale, 1690-1727 |
1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
uttered or unexpressed;
the motion of a hidden fire
that trembles in the breast.
2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh,
the falling of a tear,
the upward glancing of an eye
when none but God is near.
3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech
that infant lips can try;
prayer the sublimest strains that reach
the majesty on high.
4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice,
returning from his ways,
while angels in their songs rejoice,
and cry: behold he prays!
5 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath,
the Christian's native air,
his watchword at the gates of death:
he enters heaven with prayer.
6 O thou by whom we come to God,
the Life, the Truth, the Way!
The path of prayer thyself hast trod:
Lord! Teach us how to pray.!
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Prayer is the soul's sincere desire |
| Author: | James Montgomery, 1771-1854 |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | General Hymns: Prayer and Penitence |
| Notes: | A rhythmic setting of BEDFORD is found at 487 |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | BEDFORD (Isometric) |
| Composer: | William Wheale, 1690-1727 |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
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