Step away from the noise and enter a sanctuary of peace with this instrumental rendition of “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” This arrangement is designed to be a “sweet” escape, inviting you to make your wants and wishes known at the Father’s throne.
The Scriptural Foundation
This hymn perfectly encapsulates the command in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to “pray without ceasing.” It reminds us that prayer is not a chore, but a consolation—a place where the soul finds relief from distress and grief. As the music plays, let it carry your petitions on “wings” to a God whose truth and faithfulness never fail.
The Story Behind the Hymn
The origins of this hymn are as humble as prayer itself. It is widely attributed to William Walford, a blind lay preacher from England in the mid-19th century. Despite his physical blindness, Walford had a profound spiritual vision. He dictated the lyrics to a friend, describing the “bliss” of the prayer closet.
The mention of “Mount Pisgah” in the final verse refers to the mountain where Moses viewed the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34). It symbolizes the ultimate perspective—viewing our eternal home while we cast our earthly cares on Him.
Hymn Lyrics (Part I)
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!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
Hymn Lyrics (Part II)
3
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!
4
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
May I thy consolation share,
Till from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height
I view my home and take my flight.
This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise
To seize the everlasting prize,
And shout, while passing through the air,
“Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!”
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