8. Lord, teach us how to pray
Prayer is such a privilege we have as Christians. We get to speak with the living God! It's so simple and yet so difficult at times, which is what inspired me write the chorus. Again and again, I need to be reminded by Jesus how to pray and call out to Him with a humble heart.
I hope this hymn encourages you. May we all learn to continually draw closer to God in prayer.
Lyrics:
Prayer is the burden of a sigh,
The falling of a tear,
The upward glancing of an eye
When none but God is near.
Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire,
When uttered or in thought;
Our simplest words alone can reach
The Majesty on high.
Lord, teach us how to pray
With humble hearts, we seek your face
We call to you, for you are near
Lord, teach us how to pray
The saints in prayer appear as one,
In word, and deed, and mind;
While with the Father, Spirit, Son,
Sweet fellowship they find.
O thou, by whom we come to God,
The Life, the Truth, the Way,
The path of prayer Thyself hast trod -
Lord, teach us how to pray.
Prayer is the Christian’s vital breath,
The soul’s sincere desire;
His watchword at the gates of death;
He enters rest with prayer.
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CCLI song number: 7159705
Verse words: James Montgomery, 1818
Additional words, chorus & music: Sharon Pike © 2020