Scripture Verse

The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers. 1 Peter 3:12

Introduction

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James M. Black (1856–1938)

Words: Nel­lie P. Chand­ler, in Light and Life Songs No. 2, ed­it­ed by Will­iam B. Olm­stead (Chi­cago, Il­li­nois: W. B. Rose, 1914), num­ber 2, alt.

Music: James M. Black (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Nellie P. Chandler
1869–1964

Lyrics

Tho’ sha­dows ga­ther and the way seems long,
Clouds hide the sun­shine, God can give a song;
Let not thy cour­age fal­ter, nor des­pair,
For Je­sus an­swers pray­er.

Refrain

Jesus an­swers pray­er;
Jesus an­swers pray­er;
Ask of Him, and come be­liev­ing,
For Je­sus an­swers pray­er.

He knows the way is hard: be not dis­mayed;
Trust in thy Sav­ior, O be not afraid;
Tho’ still un­ans­wered, trust His love and care,
For Je­sus an­swers pray­er.

Refrain

Can we not trust Him, who such love doth show?
He lights our path­way where­so­e’er we go;
His yoke is ea­sy, He the load will bear,
For Je­sus an­swers pray­er.

Refrain