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!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
The joys I feel, the bliss I share,
Of those whose anxious spirits burn
With strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
Where God my Savior shows His face,
And gladly take my station there,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
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!
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!”
Importance of prayer
Prayer holds profound importance in the life of a Christian, serving as a vital connection to God and a means of expressing faith, seeking guidance, finding solace, and fostering a deeper spiritual relationship. It is a fundamental practice that cultivates a sense of communion with the divine, providing strength, comfort, and a pathway for believers in Christ to align their lives with God’s will.
Bible verses focusing on prayer
- Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV):“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- Matthew 6:6 (NIV):“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV):“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- James 5:16 (NIV):“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
- Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV):“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
- Philippians 4:13 (NIV):“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
- Luke 11:9-10 (NIV):“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
- 1 John 5:14 (NIV):“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
- Mark 11:24 (NIV):“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
- Colossians 4:2 (NIV):“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
These verses highlight the various aspects of prayer, including its power, persistence, and the connection it establishes between believers in Christ and God.
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English Songs
Alive & Breathing
All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name
Because He Lives
Starts and Ends
Trading My Sorrows
When I Lost My Heart To You (Hallelujah)
Man Of Sorrows
Your Love defends me
I’ll Fly Away
I Can Only Imagine
Great and Mighty King
Forever
Hindi Songs
Aashish Tujhse Chahte Hai
Senaon Ka Yahova
Bhajan (Har Subah Har Shaam)
Mere Jeevan Mein Naya Kaam Kar Prabhu
Aao Milke Stuti Karenge
Dhanyawad Ke Saath
Prabhu Ka Dhanyawad Karunga
Jai Jai Naam Yeshu Naam
Yeshu Ne Hame Chudaya Hai
Yeshu Bulata Tumhe
Yeshu Ko Main Sabh Kuch Deta
Telugu Songs
Aahaa Aanandame
Aagani Parugulo
Aagaka Saagumaa
Aadhaaram Neevenayyaa
Aa Raaje Naa Raaju
Aa Ningilo Veligindi Oka Thaara
Aa Dari Chere
Aa Bhojana Pankthilo