Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #239 (1957) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Romans 8:26 Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
Unuttered or expressed,
The motion of a hidden fire,
That trembles in the breast.
2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh,
The falling of a tear;
The upward glancing of an eye,
When none but God is near.
3 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice,
Returning from his ways,
While angels in their songs rejoice,
And cry, "Behold, he prays."
4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath,
The Christian's native air;
His watchword at the gates of death:
He enters heaven with prayer.
5 O Thou, by whom we come to God,
The Life, the Truth, the Way!
The path of prayer Thyself hast trod;
Lord, teach us how to pray!
Amen. Tune Title: ST. AGNES
Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire