Prayer is appointed to convey

1Prayer is appointed to convey The blessings God designs to give; Be long life or short our stay, They learn to pray when first they live.

2If pains afflict, or sorrows oppress, If cares distract, or fears dismay, If guilt dejects, if sin distress— In every case, still watch and pray.

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

4Depend on Him; thou canst not fail; Make all thy wants and wishes known; Fear not, his merits must prevail; Ask but in faith, it shall be done.