Scripture Verse

It shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24

Introduction

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George B. Holsinger
(1857–1908)

Words: Car­rie E. Breck, in The Breth­ren Hym­nal (El­gin, Il­li­nois: Breth­ren Pub­lish­ing House, 1901), num­ber 491.

Music: George B. Hol­sing­er (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Carrie E. Breck (1855–1934)

Lyrics

Your pray­er shall be an­swered,
Hear the Fa­ther’s word of cheer,
Ere they call I will an­swer,
While they’re speak­ing I will hear.

If your soul still is trust­ing,
He will nev­er say thee nay;
The an­swer is com­ing,
It is now on the way.

Refrain

Now on the way, now on the way,
The an­swer is com­ing,
It is now on the way.

His word fail­eth ne­ver;
Oh, ’tis bless­èd to be­lieve;
’Tis the soul that is stead­fast
Wondrous bless­ings shall re­ceive.
Yea! His pro­mise re­main­eth
Though stars should flee away;
The an­swer is com­ing,
It is now on the way.

Refrain

His grace is un­mea­sured,
Reaching into realms afar,
And He yearns to be­stow it
Ever where the needy are.
Ask, oh! ask and be­liev­ing,
God will hear you when you pray,
The an­swer is com­ing,
It is now on the way.

Refrain