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Verse 1

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Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
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That calls me from a world of care,
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And bids me at my Father’s throne
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Make all my wants and wishes known.

Chorus 1

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In seasons of distress and grief,
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My soul has often found relief
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And oft escaped the tempter’s snare
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By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

Verse 2

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Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
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May I thy counsel nations share
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In Him whose true and faithfulness
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In  haste awaiting the waiting soul to bless

Chorus 2

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And since He bids me seek His face,
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Believe His Word and trust His grace,
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I’ll cast on Him my every care,
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And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

Outro


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Yes I'll wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!