The New Praiseworthy ‎#20

20. The Hour of Prayer

1 Glory to God for the joy to meet,
Here at the hour of prayer;
Welcome the bliss of communion sweet,
Here at the hour of prayer.

Chorus:
Nearer the gate to the souls bright home,
Nearer the vales where the faithful roam,
Nearer to God and the Lamb we come,
Here at the hour of prayer.

2 Far from the world we may turn away,
Here at the hour of prayer;
Gladly we rest from the toils of day,
Here at the hour of prayer. [Chorus]

3 Rich are the blessings that all may seek,
Here at the hour of prayer;
Grace for the weary, the faint, the weak,
Here at the hour of prayer. [Chorus]

4 O what a holy and clam repose,
Here at the hour of prayer;
Love in its fullness the heart o'erflows,
Here at the hour of prayer. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Glory to God for the joy to meet
• Title: The Hour of Prayer
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Nearer the gate to the soul's bright home
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Copyright: Copyright, 1914, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.

Tune Information

• Name: [Glory to God for the joy to meet]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1914, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.