Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) ‎#144

144. Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer

1 Father, hear the prayer we offer:
Nor for ease that prayer shall be,
But for strength, that we may ever
Live our lives courageously.

2 Not for ever by still waters
Would we idly, quiet stay;
But would smite the living fountains
From the rocks along our way.

3 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
In our wand'rings be our guide;
Thro' endeavor, failure, danger,
Father, be Thou at our side.

4 Let our path be bright or dreary,
Storm or sunshine be our share;
May our souls in hope unweary
Make Thy work our ceaseless prayer.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer
• Title: Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer
• Author: Love M. Willis (1856)
• Arranger: Samuel Longfellow (1864)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Exodus 15:27
  ;
  Exodus 17:1-7
• Topic: Prayer: Petitions

Tune Information

• Name: ST. SYLVESTER
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1862)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: F Major