OFT do we need to be in prayer
For there are trials everywhere:
The enemy is on our track,
But prayer will always drive him back.
Prayer makes the Christian warrior strong,
Though fierce the battle be and long:
Prayer strengthens us by night and day,
And keeps us in the narrow way.
It makes us bold to do God's will,
And e'er with joy His word fulfill:
Whate'er the difficulty here
Prayer makes us face it without fear.
Nought can detain our weary feet
If oft before the Mercy Seat:
Though Satan hurl his fiery dart,
Prayer will sustain the fainting heart.
Though in a scene where snares abound.
Prayer keeps the saint on solid ground:
Prayer brings God's answer from on high,
And makes us feel that He is nigh.
When answers come from God above,
We learn still more to trust His love—
A love that never can be cold,
Can ne'er decrease, and ne'er grow old.
Then let us oft before His throne
Make all our wants and wishes known;
For we ere long, are sure to see
Prayers answered for eternity.