Prayer is how we keep in touch with God. We pray for salvation, and protection, and guidance, and … well, we pray when life isn’t making sense. We also pray when we’re thankful, and when we can see amazing things happening around us. Add it all up over twenty-four hours, and a prayerful person probably actually does have that “sweet hour of prayer” every day!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father’s throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter’s snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for Thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows His face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for Thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to Him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
believe His word, and trust His grace,
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Hymn Tune: SWEET HOUR
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Trying to keep the (mostly unused) bells alive in our church! These arrangements are perfect for us. Thank you for including Dona Nobis Pacem at no cost: a lovely gesture and a lovely piece.
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Hi Karen!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Happy ringing!
Larry