The Hymnbook ‎#398

398. Sweet Hour of Prayer

1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father's throne
Make all my wants and wishes known!
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter's snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer.

2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him, whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His word and trust His grace,
I'll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer
• Title: Sweet Hour of Prayer
• Author: William W. Walford (c. 1842)
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:8
  ;
  Acts 2:42
  ;
  Ephesians 6:18
• Topic: Prayer; Trust; Life in Christ: Prayer and Intercession

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET HOUR
• Composer: William B. Bradbury (1859)
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Key: D♭ Major