The House of Prayer

Verse 1

Thy mansion is the Christian’s heart; let all but thoughts of thee depart! A Lord, thy dwelling place prepare; what peace shall reign when thou art there!

Verse 2

Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw; prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, gives exercise to faith and love, bring ev'ry blessing from above.

Verse 3

Restaining prayer, we cease to fight; prayer keeps the Christian's armor bright; and Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees.

Verse 4

When Moses stood with arms spread wide, success was found on Israel's side; but when through weariness they failed, that moment Amalek prevailed.

Verse 5

O Lord, increase our faith and love, that we may all thy goodness prove, and gain from thy exhaustless store the fruits of prayer forevermore.