Favorite Hymns of Praise ‎#118

118. 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

1 ’Tis the blessèd hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend,
And we gather to Jesus, our Savior 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!

Chorus:
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! (Chorus)

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! (Chorus)

4 At the blessèd hour of prayer, trusting Him we believe
That the blessings 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! (Chorus)

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer
• Title: 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Blessed hour of prayer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1967
• Topic: Prayer: Hymns about

Tune Information

• Name: ['Tis the blessed hour of prayer]
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Key: E♭ Major