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166. When weary with the ills of life

1 When weary with the ills of life,
Its burdens and its acres,
There is a balm, a sacred joy,
‘Tis found alone in prayer.

Refrain:
Alone in prayer,
Alone in prayer;
There is a balm, a sacred joy,
‘Tis found alone in prayer.

2 When tempted by the power of sin,
That would the soul ensnare,
There is a sure, a safe retreat,
‘Tis found alone in prayer. [Refrain]

3 There’s grace to help in time of need,
A full supply is there,
Go find it at the Master’s feet,
In humble, heart-felt prayer. [Refrain]

4 When doubts arise and faith is weak,
And crosses hard to bear,
Then seek the Father at His throne,
And find relief in prayer. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When weary with the ills of life
Author: Frank M. Davis, 1839-1897
Refrain First Line: Alone in prayer
Publication Date: 1900
Topic: Burdens; Cares; Doubt (2 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [When weary with the ills of life]
Composer: Frank M. Davis, (1839-1897)
Notes: Public Domain.



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