The Blessing of Prayer

Verse 1

There’s stealing o’er my peaceful, trusting soul A power that is most divinely sweet, As all my burdens on the Lord I roll, And meekly linger at His blessed feet.

Chorus

Then let us ever humbly watch and pray, Seek oft in tears the Savior’s lovely face; Come boldly with thy needs for every day, Blest mercy’s waiting at the throne of grace.

Verse 2

I kneel in sweet submission while my prayer Ascends on wings of faith to Father’s throne; He listens while my hopeful spirit there Its faltering petitions maketh known.

Verse 3

What bliss to dwell where heaven’s blessings fall, Until my soul, with mercy’s drops bedewed Responds in answer to my Father’s call, With words of thankfulness and gratitude.

Verse 4

As angels came to dark Gethsemane To bless the Savior as He there did bow Beneath the shadows dense, on bended knee; O Father, bless my waiting spirit now!