'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend

Author: Fanny Crosby
Tune: ['Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend] (Doane)
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1 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend,
And we gather to Jesus, our Saviour and Friend;
If we come to Him in faith, His protection to share,
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!

Refrain:
Blessèd hour of prayer,
Blessèd hour of prayer;
What a balm for the weary!
O how sweet to be there!

2 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when the Savior draws near,
With a tender compassion His children to hear;
When He tells us we may cast at His feet every care,
What a balm for the weary, O how sweet to be there! (Refrain)

3 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when the tempted and tried
To the Savior Who loves them their sorrow confide;
With a sympathizing heart He removes every care;
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! (Refrain)

4 At the blessèd hour of prayer, trusting Him we believe
That the blessing we’re needing we’ll surely receive;
In the fullness of this trust we shall lose every care;
What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there! (Refrain)

Source: Worship and Service Hymnal: For Church, School, and Home #399

Author: Fanny Crosby

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First Line: 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend
Title: 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer
Author: Fanny Crosby
Meter: 13.12.13.13 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Blessed hour of prayer
Copyright: Public Domain

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