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Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CXCVI (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Luke 18:1-7 First Line: Jesus, who knows full well Lyrics: 1 Jesus, who knows full well
The heart of ev'ry saint,
Invites us all our griefs to tell,
To pray and never faint.
2 He bows his gracious ear,
We never plead in vain;
Then let us wait till he appears,
And pray, and pray again.
3 Though unbelief suggest,
Why should we longer wait?
He bids us never give him rest,
But knock at mercy's gate.
4 Jesus the Lord will hear
His chosen when they cry;
Yes, though he may a while forbear,
He'll help them from on high.
5 His nature, truth and love,
Engage him on their side;
When they are griev'd, his bowels move,
They will not be deny'd.
6 Then let us earnest cry,
And never faint in pray'r,
He sees, he hears, and from on high,
Will make our cause his own.
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