Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense.
Psalm 141:2
Words: Jonathan B. Atchinson, in Heart and Voice, edited by William F. Sherwin (Cincinnati, Ohio: John Church, 1881), page 102.
Music: Wichita James R. Murray, 1881 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Atchinson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Blessèd Jesus, hear my prayer
Upon Thee I cast my care;
Lift the bondage from me now,
While to Thee I humbly bow.
Savior, now my sins forgive,
Bid me come to Thee and live;
Let Thy blood cleanse every stain,
Take my heart and make it clean.
Teach me how to trust Thee, Lord,
Teach me how to keep Thy Word;
Teach me how to watch and pray,
How to serve Thee every day.
Blessèd Jesus, Thou art mine,
Pure and holy, just, divine;
Only Thee will I adore,
Praise Thee now and evermore.