239.  Watch And Pray

1
Prayer is appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give.
In ev’ry case should Christians pray,
If near the fount of grace they’d live.

2
If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress;
If cares distract, or fears dismay;
If want deject, if sin distress,
In ev’ry case still watch and pray.

3
‘Tis prayer supports the soul that’s weak,
Tho’ thought be broken, language lame;
God through his Word to us doth speak
And we to him in Jesus’ name.

4
Depend on him; thou canst not fail;
But ask according to his will;
Then always shall thy prayer prevail,
And nothing shall to thee work ill.