Author: Daniel Charles Damon Meter: 12.12.12.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6 First Line: Prayer is the cry of the heart to a mystery Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the cry of the heart to a mystery,
the cry we cannot contain, when our lives are pain.
Prayer is the cry of the heart to a mystery,
the cry we cannot contain.
2 Prayer is the song of the heart we do not rehearse,
the song in the darkest night or the morning light.
Prayer is the song of the heart we do not rehearse,
the song in the darkest night.
3 Prayer is the turn of the heart to the Source of life,
the turn to the First and Last made in ages past
Prayer is the turn of the heart to the Source of life,
the turn to the First and Last.
4 Prayer is the work of our hands for the common good,
the work offered all our days to the God we praise.
Prayer is the work of our hands for the common good,
the work offered all our days. Topics: Interfaith Prayer Used With Tune: SAFFRON STRAND
Prayer is the Cry of the Heart