Laudes Domini ‎#67

67. "The sacred fire"

1 Prayer is the breath of God in man,
Returning whence it came;
Love is the sacred fire within,
And prayer the rising flame.

2 It gives the burdened spirit ease,
And soothes the troubled breast;
Yields comfort to the mourning soul,
And to the weary rest.

3 When God inclines the heart to pray,
He hath an ear to hear;
To him there's music in a sigh,
And beauty in a tear.

5 The humble suppliant cannot fail
To have his wants supplied,
Since he for sinners intercedes,
Who once for sinners died.

Text Information

• First Line: Prayer is the breath of God in man
• Title: "The sacred fire"
• Author: Benjamin Beddome
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 36:37
• Topic: Prayer and Invocation

Tune Information

• Name: FARRANT
• Composer: R. Farrant
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal