The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5596

5596. 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 (1762)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Supplement to Hymns Composed on Various Subjects, 1762
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LINWOOD
• Composer: Gioachino Antonio Rossini, 1792-1868
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 31254 32315 13565
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain