Scripture Verse

Let us…come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

Introduction

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Emma L. Ashford
1850–1930

Words: Ol­iv­er Hol­den, in Pea­bo­dy’s Spring­field Col­lect­ion, 1835 (orig­in­al­ly, All Those Who Seek a Throne of Grace).

Music: Ev­e­lyn (Ash­ford) Em­ma L. Ash­ford, in The Me­thod­ist Hym­nal (New York: Me­thod­ist Book Con­cern, 1905), num­ber 515 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Oliver Holden
1765–1844

Lyrics

They who seek the throne of grace,
Find that throne in every place;
If we live a life of prayer,
God is present everywhere.

In our sickness or our health,
In our want or in our wealth,
If we look to God in prayer,
God is present everywhere.

When our earthly comforts fail,
When the foes of life prevail,
’Tis the time for earnest prayer;
God is present everywhere.

Then, my soul, in every strait
To thy Father come and wait;
He will answer every prayer;
God is present everywhere.