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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



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