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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 Christians heart his pray’r indites,
He speaks as prompted from within;
The Spirit his petition writes,
And Christ receives, and gives it in.
And wilt thou in dead silence lie.
When Christ stands waiting for thy pray'r?
My soul, thou hast a friend on high;
Arise, and try thy interest there.
If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress—
If cares distract or fears dismay—
If guilt deject—if sin distress,
The remedy's before 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.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Bible Refs:
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1 Th 5:17;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1815 | # 476 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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ROCKINGHAM (Miller)
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Dates:
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1790
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 233 | No key | | # 596 | D | | # 265 | Eb | | # 281 | Eb | | # 151 | Eb | | # 115 | Eb | | # 180 | Eb | | # 182 | Eb | | # 217 | Eb | | # 322 | Eb | | # 459 | Eb | | # 108 | Eb | | # 317 | Eb | | # 317 | Eb | | # 69 | F |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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meter
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| 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) |
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