Always Pray

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Pray when the morning light is dawning

Author: Knowles Shaw
Tune: [Pray when the morning light is dawning]
Published in 12 hymnals

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1 Pray when the morning light is dawning;
Pray when the noon is shining bright;
Pray when the evening shadows darken;
Pray in the dark and solemn night;
Pray when the storm-clouds thickly gather;
Pray when the sky is bright and clear;
Pray in the name of Jesus ever,
Advocate and friend so dear.

Chorus:
Let us pray, always pray,
While we labor on for evermore.
Let us pray, always pray
'Till we rest on Canaan's happy shore.

2 Pray for the world in sin and darkness;
Pray for the church, the blessed bride;
Pray for thyself in humble meekness;
Pray, living near the Savior's side;
Pray for the sick and all in sorrow;
Pray for the "watchmen on the wall;"
Pray that a bright and golden morrow
Waiteth for us one and all. [Chorus]

3 Pray for the Spirit's holy guidance;
Pray for the grace of Jesus, too;
Pray for a holy zeal to labor;
Pray for a life devoted, true;
Pray for the loving lambs enfolded;
Pray for the wand'ring ones astray;
Pray that the feet of all be guided
Strait into the narrow way. [Chorus]

Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #94

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Author: Knowles Shaw

Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Pray when the morning light is dawning
Title:	Always Pray
Author:	Knowles Shaw
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Let us pray, always pray
Copyright:	Public Domain