Sweet Hour of Prayer
The author of this hymn was
a blind preacher and a curio
shop owner in Coleshill England.
He carved ornaments out of ivory
or wood and sold them in his
small store. He also wrote poetry.
One day, when a local preacher
stopped at the store, William Walford
the blind shop owner, mentioned
that he had composed a poem
in his head. He asked the ministry
to write it down for him. Three
years later, that minister visited
the US and gave the poem to the
editor of New York Observer and
was published on 13 Sep 1845.
Lord, help us Pray at all times:
Above all, taking the shield of Faith
with which u will be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
And take… the sword of the Spirit,
which is the Word of God;
Pray in the Spirit at all times
and on every occasion.
Stay alert and be consistent
in your Prayers for all believers
everywhere (Eph 6:16-18). Amen.
Lord, thanks for the shield of faith
to deflect Satan’s fiery arrows. May
I use the shield of faith to provide
protection. Pray that the assurance
of salvation will guard my thoughts
and mind even as difficulties come
and doubts attempt to creep in.
Holy Spirit, enlighten my mind to
understand how the Word applies
to my life. May that sword be drawn
and ready when Satan attacks.
Give me the wisdom to use Your
Word correctly & effectively. Amen.
Lord, thank You that I can
have direct access to You for
help when in need and distress
and has often found relief in You.
Teach me to know the presence
of Your Spirit within me and to
walk in continual awareness of it.
May You Lord express Your heart
through me and pray through me.
I can’t do this thro my own efforts
but with U nothing is impossible!
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, 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 & 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!
Amen and amen!!