GHS 164 : Prayer Is The Soul’s Sincere Desire Lyrics

Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed! The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast.

Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near.

Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer the sublimest strains that reach The majesty on high.

Prayer is the contrite sinner’s voice Returning from his ways; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry: Behold he prays!

Prayer is the Christian’s vital breath, The Christian’s native air, His watchword at the gates of death; He enters heaven with prayer.

O Thou by whom we come to God, The Life, the Truth, the Way! The path of prayer Thyself has trod: Lord! teach us how to pray.