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Linger With Jesus in Prayer

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1 Friend, if your troubled heart longs for peace,
Rest from the toil and the care;
And from your burdens you want release,
Linger with Jesus in prayer.

Refrain:
Linger with Jesus in prayer,
Talk with Him earnestly there;
To the secret place go,
He waits there I know,
Linger with Jesus in prayer.

2 If you are nearly o’erwhelmed with grief,
Sadness and heartaches you bear;
You can have wondrous and sweet relief,
Linger with Jesus in prayer. [Refrain]

3 Are you defeated by self and sin,
Trials and temptings ensnare?
You can o’ercome and the vict’ry win,
Linger with Jesus in prayer. [Refrain]

4 If you would grow each and ev’ry day,
More like the Savior so fair;
Pause with Him often along the way,
Linger with Jesus in prayer. [Refrain]

Source: Miracle Melodies: Gospel Solos and Duets of Merit #13

Author: John W. Peterson

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Text Information

First Line: Friend, if your troubled heart longs for peace
Title: Linger With Jesus in Prayer
Author: John W. Peterson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Linger with Jesus in prayer
Copyright: © 1948, renewal 1976, John W. Peterson Co.; You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).

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Miracle Melodies #13

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