The New Church Hymnal ‎#300

300. 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

1 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend,
And we gather to Jesus, our Saviour and Friend;
If we come to Him in faith, His protection to share,
What a balm for the weary! Oh, how sweet to be there!

Refrain:
Blessed hour of prayer,
Blessed hour of prayer;
What a balm for the weary!
Oh, how sweet to be there!

2 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when the Saviour draws near,
With a tender compassion, His children to hear;
When He tells us we may cast at His feet every care,
What a balm for the weary! Oh, how sweet to be there! [Refrain]

3 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when the tempted and tried
To the Saviour who loves them their sorrow confide;
With a sympathizing heart He removes every care;
What a balm for the weary! Oh, how sweet to be there! [Refrain]

4 At the blessed hour of prayer, trusting Him we believe
That the blessing we're needing we'll surely receive;
In the fullness of this trust we shall lose every care;
What a balm for the weary! Oh, how sweet to be there! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend
• Title: 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Blessed hour of prayer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: ['Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend]
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Key: E♭ Major