The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11799

11799. Now May Fervent Prayer Arise

1 Now may fervent prayer arise
Winged with faith, and pierce the skies;
Fervent prayer shall bring us down
Gracious answers from the throne.

2 Bless, O Lord, the opening year
To each soul assembled here;
Clothe Thy Word with power divine,
Make us willing to be Thine.

3 Shepherd of Thy blood bought sheep!
Teach the stony heart to weep;
Let the blind have eyes to see,
See themselves, and look on Thee!

4 Let the minds of all our youth
Feel the force of sacred truth;
While the Gospel call they hear
May they learn to love and fear!

5 Show them what their ways have been,
Show them the desert of sin;
Then Thy dying love reveal,
This shall melt a heart of steel.

6 Where thou hast Thy work begun,
Give new strength the race to run;
Scatter darkness, doubts and fears,
Wipe away the mourners’ tears.

7 Bless us all, both old and young;
Call forth praise from every tongue;
Let the whole assembly prove
All Thy power, and all Thy love!

Text Information

• First Line: Now may fervent prayer arise
• Title: Now May Fervent Prayer Arise
• Author: John Newton
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Source: Olney Hymns (London, W. Oliver, 1779)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ALCESTER
• Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1864)
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Public Domain