1 Many a day would brighter be,
Less grievous ten its care,
If we would find some time to spend
In secret pray’r.
Many a trial we’d escape,
Which now besets our way,
If we would just remember
To take time to pray.

Refrain:
Take time to pray!
Take time to pray!
A moment in the morning,
Again at close of day.
Skies will be bright,
Clouds flee away,
If we would just remember
To take time to pray.

2 When we are anxious or perplex’d,
When doubts and fears annoy;
Only to lisp a simple pray’r
Will bring us joy.
“Ask and receive” the promise reads,
Then ask whate’er ye may,
Whose’er would test this promise
Must take time to pray. [Refrain]

3 Pray’r is the key that will unlock
The door to all that’s best;
Knock and it shall swing open wide,
Within find rest.
Peace like a river overflows,
Thro’-out the pray’r-fill’d day,
Let none neglect the blessing,
But take time to pray. [Refrain]