
Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #227 (1929) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1. Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
Unuttered or expressed;
The motion of a hidden fire
That trembles in the breast.
2. Prayer is the burden of a sigh,
The falling of a tear,
The upward glancing of the eye,
When none but God is near.
3. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath,
The Christian's native air;
His watchword at the gates of death:
He enters heav'n with prayer.
4. Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice
Returning from his ways
While angels in their songs rejoice,
And cry, "Behold, he prays!"
5. O Thou, by whom we come to God,
The Life, the Truth, the Way!
The path of prayer Thyself hast trod;
Lord, teach us how to pray. Topics: The Christian Life Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: EVAN
Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire