1 Keep the pray’r line clear to the throne of grace,
Guard it well with zealous care;
‘Tis a priceless gift from the King above,
Ev’ry one who will may share.
Refrain:
Keep the pray’r line clear, keep it clear,
Use it well from day to day;
Keep the pray’r line clear to the throne of grace,
Talk with Him along the way.
2 Keep the pray’r line clear, thro’ the long, long years,
It will render service true;
If your Christian life would be full of pow’r,
Learn what God would have you do. [Refrain]
3 Keep the pray’r line clear, not for self alone,
But for those who need your care;
Throw aside each hindering thing of earth,
You will find a blessing there. [Refrain]
Source: Songs of Help: for the Sunday school, evangelistic and church services #142
Lizzie De Armond was a prolific writer of children's hymns, recitations and exercises. When she was twelve years old her first poem was published in the Germantown, Pa. Telegraph, however, it was not until she was a widow with eight children to support that she started writing in earnest. She wrote articles, librettos, nature stories and other works, as well as hymns.
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