#529 - Prayer Is The Soul's Sincere Desire
Key | Value |
Title | Prayer Is The Soul's Sincere Desire |
Number | 529 |
Key Signature | F |
Starting Pitch | DO |
Starting Beat | 3 |
Time Signature | 3/4 |
Hymnal | Hymns For Worship (Revised) |
Lyrics
Verse 1
Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Unuttered or expressed; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast.
Verse 2
Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high.
Verse 3
Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways; While angels in their songs rejoice And cry, "Behold, he prays!"
Verse 4
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.
Verse 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!
Stakeholders
- McCutchan, Robert G. (Arranger)
- Montgomery, James (Lyricist)
- Public Domain (Copyright Holder)
- Traditional American Melody (Composer)
Topics
Scriptures
Copyright
- Public Domain
- Unlimited Use and Copies