Advent Hymnals
830. THE LARGER PRAYER
Christ in Song,
1.
At first I prayed for light:
Could I but see the way,
How gladly, swiftly would I walk
To everlasting day!
2.
And next I prayed for strength:
That I might tread the road
With firm, unfalt'ring, feet and win
The heaven's serene abode.
3.
And then I asked for faith:
Could I but trust my God,
I'd live unfolded in His peace,
Tho' foes were all abroad.
4.
But now I pray for love:
Deep love to God and man;
A living love that will not fail,
However dark His plan.
5.
And light and strength and faith
Are opening everywhere!
God waited patiently until
I prayed the larger pray'r.
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Title |
The Larger Prayer |
Key |
G Major |
Titles |
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First Line |
At first I prayed for light |
Author |
Mrs. E. D. Cheney |
Year |
1908 |
Composer |
C. E. Kettle |
Hymnal |
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Tune |
WOOLWICH |
Metrical pattern |
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# Stanzas |
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Chorus |
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Chorus Type |
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Subjects |
Living His Life: Love; Living His Life: Missions |
Texts |
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Print Texts |
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Scripture Song |
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Last updated on 2nd Jul 2021 by Brian Onang'o