When our way is hedged about us,
And our cross too great to bear,
How the soul to God is lift­ed,
Thro’ the won­drous pow­er of pray­er.

Refrain

Only trust the Sav­ior’s pro­mise,
Do His will, whate’er it be;
Then our faith will hear Him say­ing,
Come and find a rest in Me.

O ’tis pray­er that brings a bless­ing,
When our hope on Him is stayed;
Prayer that gives us joy and com­fort,
Tho’ the an­swer be de­layed.

Refrain

O the joy of sweet com­mun­ion,
When we know that He is near,
When we feel His love with­in us,
Casting out our ev­ery fear.

Refrain

Why, O why should we be trou­bled,
When the Lord Him­self de­clares,
If we call on Him be­liev­ing,
He will grant our fer­vent pray­ers.

Refrain