PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 15, 1859

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

PRAY when the morning dawns, And at the close of day, Kneel humbly at the throne of God, And there in secret pray. If earth hath filled thy heart With cares and worldly strife, Remember 'tis a fearful thing, To lead a prayerless life.

For bitter tears must flow, And sins must be forgiven, And prayers of deep contrition breathed, Ere thou canst enter heaven. Has life to thee been all A bright unclouded day? Then lift thy heart in gratitude, To God, the giver, pray.

And humbly bow thy head In dark and gloomy hours, When life is drear and adverse clouds Around thy pathway lower; When earthly hopes are crushed, And idols shattered lie, Bend low before the God of love, And breathe thy mournful sigh.

Prone is thy erring heart From duty's path to stray, Frail is the strength of mortal man, And therefore thou must pray. Yet come in holy fear, Hush every worldly thought, On to the shrine of purity, Be earthly passions brought.

And prayer shall keep thee safe From dark temptation's power, And guide thy heart unerringly, Through many a dangerous hour.