323.  Prayer

1
What various hindrances we meet
In coming to the mercy seat!
Yet who, that knows the worth of prayer,
But wishes to be often there?

2
Prayer makes the darkest cloud withdraw;
Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw;
Gives exercise to faith and love;
Brings ev’ry blessing from above.

3
Restraining prayer, we cease to fight;
Prayer keeps the Christian’s armor bright,
And Satan trembles when he sees
The weakest saint upon his knees.