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Hymn 577

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!

Scripture: Acts 3:1

1

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!

That calls me from a world of care,

And bids me at my. Father’s throne

Make all my wants and wishes known:

In seasons of distress and grief,

My soul has often found relief,

And oft escaped the tempter’s snare

By thy return, sweet hour of prayer.

2

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!

Thy wings shall my petition bear

To Him whose truth and faithfulness

Engage the waiting soul to bless;

And since He bids me seek His face,

Believe His word and trust His grace,

I'll cast on Him my every care,

And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.

3

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!

May I thy consolation share,

Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height,

I view my home, and take my flight:

This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise

To seize the everlasting prize:

And shout, while passing through the air,

Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer.