1 The Lord, who truly knows
The heart of ev'ry saint,
Invites us by His holy word
To pray and never faint.
2 He bows His gracious ear;
We never plead in vain;
Yet we must wait till He appear,
And pray, and pray again.
3 Though unbelief suggest,
Why should we longer wait?
He bids us never give Him rest,
But be importunate.
4 'Twas thus a widow poor,
Without support or friend,
Beset the unjust judge's door,
And gain'd at last her end.
5 And shall not Jesus hear
His children when they cry?
Yes, though He may awhile forbear,
He'll not their suit deny.
6 Then let us earnest be,
And never faint in prayer;
He loves our importunity,
And makes our cause His care.
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First Line: | The Lord, who truly knows |
Meter: | S. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1870 |
Topic: | Christians: their life and experience; Intercession: of Christians; Prayer |
Notes: | Author from index: Newton |