Sweet Hour Of Prayer

Prayer Blog - Wednesday - November 11, 1009

15:5 (New International Version)
5"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

A vine cannot grow without its branches and we can not have a relationship with God our Heavenly Father, Almighty without prayer. Our prayers and petitions should be offered up to the Lord with praise and thanksgiving in our heart. Often we have heard the expression “when the praises go up, the blessings come down.” It is so true that when we put our eyes and heart on the Lord instead of on ourselves we focus on His blessings which become clearer to us. Apart from God, our Creator in Heaven, we are nothing. He is the one who puts breath into our body and adds life to our very soul. So, if you are sad, lonely, or discouraged I pray that you will find comfort if you look to Jesus instead of at your situation. I am sure that His mercy, kindness and love are all things you can be grateful for. All glory and honor is His today, this Thanksgiving, Christmas Season, and always, in Jesus’ name. Amen

Sweet Hour Of Prayer
Hymn By: William Welford 1722-1850

1. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!