Pray always.
Ephesians 6:18
Words: Sarah B. Thresher, in Sunny-Side Songs, edited by Howard Doane (New York & Chicago, Illinois: Biglow & Main, 1893), page 5.
Music: W. Howard Doane (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Thresher (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
This is described as a
Motion Song. Primary.(that is, for children’s Sunday school):Should be sung while assuming an appropriate attitude different with each verse. The first, with bowed head and hands folded upon the breast; second, with clasped hands raised; third, with eyes raised.
With folded hands upon my breast,
When daylight fades away;
Sincerely, humbly I will pray,
O Jesus, watch me while I rest.
Refrain
Morning, noon and night
I will pray, I will pray;
O keep me by Thy might,
I will pray, I will pray.
When morning sun is shining bright,
My hands I’ll lift in prayer;
Keep me in safety everywhere,
And help me always choose the right.
Refrain
Oft I will raise my prayerful eyes
All thro’ the busy day;
Deep in my heart I’ll softly say,
O Savior, make me good and wise.
Refrain