882    L.M.     J. Hart
“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thess. 5. 17; Eph. 6. 18

1 Prayer was appointed to convey
  The blessings God designs to give.
  Long as they live should Christians pray;
  For only while they pray they live.

2 The Christian’s heart his prayer indites;
  He speaks as prompted from within;
  The Spirit his petition writes,
  And Christ receives and gives it in.

3 ’Tis prayer supports the soul that’s weak,
  Though thought be broken, language lame,
  Pray, if thou canst or canst not speak;
  But pray with faith in Jesus’ name.

4 Depend on him, thou canst not fail;
  Make all thy wants and wishes known;
  Fear not, his merits must prevail;
  Ask what thou wilt, it shall be done.