Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians ‎#CXXXIX

CXXXIX. On the great duty of Prayer

1 What var'ous hindrances we meet,
In coming to the mercy seat;
Yet who that knows the worth of pray'r
But wishes to be often there.

2 Pray'r makes the darkest clouds withdraw,
Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob say;
Gives exercise to faith and love,
Brings ev'ry blessing from above.

3 Restraining pray'r, we cease to figth:
Pray'r makes the christian armor bright;
And Satan trembles when he sees
The weakest saint upon his knees.

4 When Moses stood with arms spread wide,
Success was found on Isr'els side;
But when through weariness they fail'd,
That moment Ameleck prevail'd.

5 Have you no words? Ah, think again,
Words flow apace when you complain,
And fill your fellow-creatures' ears
With the sad tale of all your cares.

6 Were half our breath, thus vainly spent,
To heav'n in supplication sent,
Our cheerful songs would often be,
Hear what the Lord has done for me.

Text Information

• First Line: What var'ous hindrances we meet
• Title: On the great duty of Prayer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1802
• Notes: Public Domain.

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