Prayer and Hope.
1 Soon as I heard my Father say, "Ye children, seek my grace;" My heart reply'd without delay, "I'll seek my Father's face."
2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day.
3 Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want, or die, My God would make my life his care And all my need supply.
4 My fainting flesh had dy'd with grief, Had not my soul believ'd To see thy grace provide relief, Nor was my hope deceiv'd.
5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope.