Jesus, who knows full well

Verse 1

Jesus, who knows full well The heart of every saint, Invites us all our griefs to tell, To pray and never faint.

Verse 2

He bows his gracious ear, We never plead in vain; Then let us wait till he appears, And pray, and pray again.

Verse 3

Though unbelief suggest, Why should we longer wait? He bids us never give him rest, But knock at mercy's gate.

Verse 4

Jesus the Lord will hear His chosen when they cry; Yes, though he may a while forbear, He'll help them from on high.

Verse 5

His nature, truth and love, Engage him on their side; When they are grieved, his bowels move, They will not be denied.

Verse 6

Then let us earnest cry, And never faint in prayer, He sees, he hears, and from on high, Will make our cause his own.