A Prayer

Accept, O Lord, the simple prayer,
Which in Thine ear we pour;
Behold! it is our souls' desire
To know Thee more and more!

We know that we are Thine, O Lord,
Redeem'd with Thine own blood;
We know that we shall shortly be
Forever with our God.

But we would prove our fellowship,
E'en here, from hour to hour;
Would catch the Spirit's "Abba" cry,
And taste His heav'nly power.

So should our souls with holy love,
And deepest peace abound,
And we shine forth, O Lord, and yield
A light to all around!
G.