Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#484

484. What various hind'rances we meet

1 What various hind'rances 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 darken'd clouds withdraw;
Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw--
Gives exercise to faith and love--
Brings ev'ry blessing from above.

3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight;
Pray'r makes the christian's armour bright;
And satan trembles when he sees
The weakest saint upon his knees.

4 Have you no words? ah! think again:
Words flow apace when you complain,
And fill your fellow-creature's ear
With the sad tale of all your care.

5 Were half our breath thus vainly spent,
To heaven in supplications sent--
Your cheerful songs should oftener be,
"Hear what the Lord has done for me!"

Text Information

• First Line: What various hind'rances we meet
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Exhortation to Prayer; The Means of Grace: Prayer—Private
• Notes: Public Domain.

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