The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7957

7957. I Will Pray

1 With folded hands upon my breast,
When daylight fades away;
Sincerely, humbly I will pray,
O Jesus, watch me while I rest.

Refrain:
Morning, noon and night
I will pray, I will pray;
O keep me by Thy might,
I will pray, I will pray.

2 When morning sun is shining bright,
My hands I’ll lift in prayer;
Keep me in safety everywhere,
And help me always choose the right. [Refrain]

3 Oft I will raise my prayerful eyes
All thro’ the busy day;
Deep in my heart I’ll softly say,
"O Savior, make me good and wise." [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: With folded hands upon my breast
• Title: I Will Pray
• Author: Sarah Bliss Thresher
• Refrain First Line: Morning, noon and night
• Language: English
• Source: Sunny-Side Songs by W. Howard Doane (New York/ChicagoL Biglow & Main, 1893)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: This is described as a "Motion Song. Primary." (that is, for children’s Sunday school): Should be sung while assuming an appropriate attitude different with each verse. The first, with bowed head and hands folded upon the breast; second, with clasped hands raised; third, with eyes raised.

Tune Information

• Name: [With folded hands upon my breast]
• Composer: William Howard Doane
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain