Sweet Hour of Prayer
Anderson Bill Lyrics


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Sweet hour of prayer sweet hour of prayer
That calls me from a world of care
And bids me at my father's throne
Makes 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
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
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Hour of Prayer" by William Walford, as interpreted by Anderson Bill, starts with a plea for the sweet hour of prayer to alleviate the worries and troubles of daily life. The lyrics speak of the comfort found in prayer, the act of addressing God, especially during seasons of distress and grief. It invites the singer to come before their father's throne, to make known their wants and wishes, and in return, to receive relief and escape from the tempter's snare.


The song's second verse continues with the theme of trusting in God's faithfulness and truth, and the assurance that through prayer, the singer's petitions are carried on the wings of the hour. The lyrics call upon the waiting soul to believe in God's word and grace, casting all care upon Him and waiting for the sweet hour of prayer to return once again.


Overall, the song speaks to the power of faith, the benefits of prayer, and the sense of relief and hope found in submitting oneself to God's care during seasons of difficulty.


Line by Line Meaning

Sweet hour of prayer sweet hour of prayer
I love the hour of prayer, it is so sweet


That calls me from a world of care
During the hour of prayer, I am able to forget about all of my worries and focus on connecting with God


And bids me at my father's throne
During prayer, I am invited to come to God and communicate with Him as if I am sitting right next to Him on His throne


Makes all my wants and wishes known
In prayer, I am able to express all of my desires and needs to God and know that He hears me


In seasons of distress and grief
When I am going through hard times, prayer has been a source of comfort for me


My soul has often found relief
I have found that prayer has a way of easing my troubled soul and bringing me peace


And oft escaped the tempter's snare
In prayer, I am able to resist temptation and avoid falling into the traps set by the devil


By Thy return sweet hour of prayer
I eagerly anticipate the next time I am able to spend an hour in prayer


Thy wings shall my petition bear
During prayer, my requests will be carried to God by the hour of prayer


To Him whose truth and faithfulness
My prayers are heard by a God who is always truthful and faithful


Engage the waiting soul to bless
God is eager to give blessings to those who are patiently waiting on Him in prayer


And since he bids me seek his face
God wants me to come to Him in prayer, seeking His face and His presence


Believe his word and trust his grace
In prayer, I am reminded to have faith in God's Word and trust in His grace


I'll cast on him my every care
During prayer, I am able to give all of my worries and concerns to God


And wait for Thee sweet hour of prayer
I look forward to the next time I can spend an hour in prayer and connect with God




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Written by: William Walford

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