7018 8. 8 8. 8 8
JESUS, Thou sovereign Lord of all,
   Changeless through one eternal day,
Hear now Thy feeblest follower’s call,
    And, O, instruct us how to pray;
Pour out the humbling, seeking grace,
And stir our hearts to seek Thy face.
 
2  Saviour, regard the joint desire,
    Of all Thy loved ones gathered here;
Fervour, and faith, and love inspire,
    And send us down the Comforter:
Spirit of ceaseless prayer impart!
And fix His influence in our heart.
 
3  O, help our soul’s infirmity!
    O, cleanse our sin, and heal our care!
Deepen and strengthen every plea;
    Make every heart a house of prayer;
The promised Intercessor give,
And all our prayers do Thou receive.
 
Charles Wesley, 1707-88‡