What various hindrances we meet

Verse 1

What various hindrances we meet, In coming to the mercy seat; Yet, who that knows the worth of prayer, But wishes to be often there.

Verse 1

What various hindrances we meet, In coming to the mercy-seat; Yet, who that knows the worth of prayer, But wishes to be often there.

Verse 2

Prayer makes the darkest cloud withdraw; Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, Gives exercise to faith and love, Brings ev'ry blessing from above.

Verse 2

Prayer makes the darkest clouds withdraw; Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, Gives exercise to faith and love, Brings every blessing from above.

Verse 3

Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer makes the Christian's armor bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.

Verse 3

Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer makes the Christian's armor bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.

Verse 4

When Moses stood with arms spread wide, Success was found on Israel's side; But when, through weariness, they fail'd. That moment Amalek prevail'd.

Verse 4

When Moses stood with arms spread wide, Success was found on Israel's side; But when, through weariness, they failed, That moment Amalek prevailed.

Verse 5

Have you no words? Ah! think again; Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creatures' ears With the sad tale of all your cares.

Verse 5

Have you no words? Ah! think again; Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creatures' ears With the sad tale of all your cares.

Verse 6

Were half the breath thus vainly spent, To Heaven in supplication sent, Your cheerful song would oftener be, Hear what the Lord hath done for me!

Verse 6

Were half the breath thus vainly spent, To Heaven in supplication sent, Your cheerful song would oftener be, 'Hear what the Lord hath done for me!'