A Call to Prayer

Clara McAlister Brooks (1914) • English

Primary Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Verse 1

Softly the evening vespers Hallow the closing day; Sweetly the Savior whispers, “Come to the throne and pray.”

Chorus

Softly I hear Him calling, Calling at close of day; Sweetly His tones are falling, “Come to the throne and pray.”

Verse 2

Come, ere the shadows lengthen, Bring Him thy burdened heart; Come where His grace may strengthen, Come from thy cares apart.

Chorus

Softly I hear Him calling, Calling at close of day; Sweetly His tones are falling, “Come to the throne and pray.”

Verse 3

Smiles of His love await thee, Lighting His lovely face; Just to behold His beauty, Dwell in the secret place.

Chorus

Softly I hear Him calling, Calling at close of day; Sweetly His tones are falling, “Come to the throne and pray.”

Verse 4

Boldly we may approach Him, Mercy and grace to own; Tempted like us, He bid us Come to the Father’s throne.

Chorus

Softly I hear Him calling, Calling at close of day; Sweetly His tones are falling, “Come to the throne and pray.”

Scripture References

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