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 house
 Make all thy 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 my petition bear

To him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage thy 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 ev'ry care,
And wait for thee,sweet hour of prayer.

3.Sweet hour of prayer,sweet hour of prayer,
May I thy consolation share,

Till from Mount Pisgah's lofty height
 I view my home and take my flight:

This robe of flesh I'll drop,
and rise to seize the everlasting prize,

And shout,while passing thru the air,
"Farewell,Farewell,sweet hour of prayer!"

*William Walford