Pray Without Ceasing

Verse 1

Shepherd Divine, our wants relieve in this our evil day; to all thy tempted followers give the power to watch and pray.

Verse 2

Long as our fiery trials last, long as the cross we bear, O let our souls on thee be cast in never-ceasing prayer.

Verse 3

The Spirit of interceding grace give us in faith to claim; to wrestle till we see thy face, and know thy hidden name.

Verse 4

Till thou thy perfect love impart, till thou thyself bestow, be this the cry of every heart: 'I will not let thee go.'

Verse 5

I will not let thee go, unless thou tell thy name to me; with all thy great Salvation bless, and make me all like thee.

Verse 6

Then let me on the mountain-top behold thine open face; where faith in sight is swallowed up, and prayer in endless praise.