Laudes Domini ‎#62

62. "Sweet hour"

1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me, at my Father's throne,
Make all my wants and wishes known;
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter's snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To him, whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless:
And, since he bids me seek his face,
Believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
• Title: "Sweet hour"
• Author: W. W. Walford
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET HOUR
• Composer: W. B. Bradbury
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Key: D Major