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I Have Prayed For Thee

James Lawson • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 22:32

Verse 1

Faint not, weary pilgrim, Faint not by the way, Listen to your Saviour What does Jesus say? "Ever as thy day is So thy strength shall be; Let not courage fail thee, I have pray'd for thee."

Chorus

Jesus prays, He prays for thee, Jesus prays, He prays for thee. Jesus prays, He prays for thee. O, never be disheartened, Jesus prays for thee, for thee.

Verse 2

What tho' sore temptations Meet you in the way, Fear not, humble Christian, Drive your fears away. In thy tribulations Look to Calvary; Hear your dying Saviour Praying still for thee."

Chorus

Jesus prays, He prays for thee, Jesus prays, He prays for thee. Jesus prays, He prays for thee. O, never be disheartened, Jesus prays for thee, for thee.

Verse 3

How these words of comfort Heavenly joy impart! May they be forever Stamped upon my heart. Blessed consolation, Naught so sweet can be As the words of Jesus "I have prayed for thee."

Chorus

Jesus prays, He prays for thee, Jesus prays, He prays for thee. Jesus prays, He prays for thee. O, never be disheartened, Jesus prays for thee, for thee.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • luke 22:32