Light and Life ‎#46

46. I need the prayers

1 I need the pray'rs of those I love!
I need the sweet, sweet feeling,
That suit for me is urged above,
Whene'er dear friends are kneeling.
Amid life's cares I need the pray'rs,
I need the pray'rs, I need the pray'rs,
Amid life's cares, I need the pray'rs,
I need the pray'rs of those I love.

2 Of those I love the pray'rs I need!
They know my wants and ailings,
They know the way to intercede,
For all my faults and fallings,
On bended knee, Remember me,
Remember me, Remember me,
On bended knee, Remember me,
Remember me, Remember me, On bended knee.

3 Of those I love I need the pray'rs!
When'er God's throne addressing,
'Twill keep my feet from sins and snares,
'Twill break in showers of blessings.
Who love me yet, Oh, ne'er forget,
Oh, ne'er forget; Oh, ne'er forget;
Who love me yet, Oh, ne'er forget, Oh, ne'er forget;
Oh, ne'er forget; Who love me yet.

Text Information

• First Line: I need the pray'rs of those I love!
• Title: I need the prayers
• Author: J. E. Rankin, D. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881
• Notes: From "Gates of Praise," by per.

Tune Information

• Name: [I need the pray'rs of those I love!]
• Composer: E. S. Lorenz
• Key: G Major or modal