Classic Poem

Pray'r was appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give;
Long as they live should Christians pray,
For only while they pray they live.

The Christian's heart his pray'r indites,
He speaks as prompted from within;
The Spirit his petition writes,
And Christ receives and gives it in.

How can we then in silence lie,
When Christ is waiting for our pray'r?
My soul! thou hast a friend on high,
Arise, and try thy int'rest there.

If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress,
If cares distract, or fears dismay,
If guilt deject, if sin distress, —
The remedy is with thee — pray.

'Tis pray'r supports the soul that's weak;
Tho' thought be broken, language lame;
Pray, if thou canst, or canst not speak,
But pray with faith in Jesus' name.

Depend on Christ, thou canst not fail,
Make all thy wants and wishes known;
Fear not — his merits must prevail;
Ask what thou wilt, it shall be done.