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228. Shall We Pray for You?

1 When we come with burdened souls
And before our Father bow,
Shall we pray for you, dear friend?
Shall we plead for you just now?

Refrain:
Shall we pray for you?
While our heart petitions blend,
Coming in the Saviour’s name,
Shall we pray for you, dear friend?

2 Shall we ask a living faith,
And a new and better heart?
That the Holy spirit now
May renewing grace impart? [Refrain]

3 Are you willing we should know
That you long for peace within?
Do you seek the Lord indeed,
And the power that saves from sin? [Refrain]

4 Come and join us in our prayer;
Low before the Saviour bow;
While he waits to hear your voice,
Give yourself to Jesus now. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When we come with burdened souls
Title: Shall We Pray for You?
Author: E. E. Hewitt
Refrain First Line: Shall we pray for you
Language: English
Publication Date: 1889
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [When we come with burdened souls]
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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