397    7s     John Newton
The Power of Prayer. Ps. 50. 15; James 5. 16-18

1 In themselves as weak as worms,
  How can poor believers stand,
  When temptations, foes, and storms,
  Press them close on every hand?

2 Weak, indeed, they feel they are,
  But they know the Throne of Grace;
  And the God who answers prayer,
  Helps them when they seek his face.

3 Though the Lord awhile delay,
  Succour they at length obtain;
  He who taught their hearts to pray,
  Will not let them cry in vain.

4 Wrestling prayer can wonders do;
  Bring relief in deepest straits!
  Prayer can force a passage through
  Iron bars and brazen gates.

5 For the wonders he has wrought,
  Let us now our praises give;
  And, by sweet experience taught,
  Call upon him while we live.