Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#108

108. Prayer Is The Soul's Sincere Desire

1 Pray'r is the soul's sincere desire,
Uttered or unexpressed;
The motion of a hidden fire
That trembles in the breast.

2 Pray'r is the burden of a sigh,
The falling of a tear,
The upward glancing of an eye,
When none but God is near.

3 Pray'r is the simplest form of speech
That infant lips can try;
Pray'r the sublimest strains that reach
The Majesty on high.

4 Pray'r is the contrite sinners' voice
Returning from his ways;
While angels in their songs rejoice
And cry, "Behold he prays!"

5 Pray'r is the Christian's vital breath,
The Christian's native air,
His watchword at the gate of death;
He enters heav'n with pray'r.

6 O Thou, by whom we come to God,
The Life, the Truth, the Way;
The path of pray'r Thyself hast trod:
Lord, teach us how to pray!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Pray'r is the soul's sincere desire
• Title: Prayer Is The Soul's Sincere Desire
• Author: James Montgomery
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

• Name: LAMBETH
• Composer: Anonymous
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal