196 Tune, WILSON; also BEATITUDO I Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed; When none but God is near. 2 Prayer is the simplest form of speech FAITH C. M. (Hymn 198) (See opposite page) Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, 3 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, His watchword at the gates of death: O thou by whom we come to God, James Montgomery, 1771 #4 4 I Praise the Lord! his glories show, All that see and share his love; Earth to heaven, and heaven to earth Tell his wonders, sing his worth; Age to age and shore to shore Praise him, praise him evermore. 2 Praise the Lord! his mercies trace; Praise his providence and grace: All that he for man hath done, All he sends us through his Son. Strings and voices, hands and hearts. In the concert bear your parts; Rev. Henry F. Lyte, 1793 200 I Light of life, seraphic fire, Love divine, thyself impart; Enter every drooping heart: 2 Come, in this accepted hour, Bring thy heavenly kingdom in; We can rest in nothing less; Rev. Charles Wesley, 1708 |