Scripture Verse

Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense. Psalm 141:2

Introduction

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Hans G. Nägeli (1773–1836)

Words: Abi­el A. Li­ver­more, in the Che­shire Pas­tor­al As­so­cia­tion’s Chris­tian Hymns, 1844.

Music: Na­omi Hans G. Nä­ge­li (1773–1836). Ar­ranged by Lo­well Ma­son, 1836 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Abiel A. Livermore
1864–1934

Lyrics

A holy air is breathing round,
A fragrance from above;
Be every soul from sense unbound,
Be every spirit love.

O God, unite us heart to heart,
In sympathy divine,
That we be ne­ver drawn apart,
To love not Thee nor Thine.

But by the cross of Je­sus taught,
And all His gracious word,
Be nearer to each other brought,
And nearer Thee, O Lord.