Pray continually.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Words: J. T. Brower, revised by Mrs. Frank M. Lyon, in Glorious Theme, edited by William H. Ruebush et al. (Dayton, Virginia: Ruebush-Kieffer, 1927), number 106.
Music: J. T. Brower, arranged by D. D. T. (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know the full name of Brower, Lyon, or D.D.T., or where to get good photos of them (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Where, O brother, are you going,
As you travel on today?
Are you one among the Master’s chosen few?
Are you seeking heav’nly mansions,
Free from sorrow or decay?
Then keep praying as your journey you pursue.
Refrain
Keep praying and singing,
Every sorrow will vanish with the night;
Keep praying and singing,
And your path will be beautiful and bright.
Do the cares of life oppress you,
Are your sorrows multiplied?
Jesus said that He your every load would bear;
Only let Him share your burdens,
He will fill you with delight,
Talk it over with your blessèd Lord in prayer.
Refrain
After work on earth is ended,
After vict’ry has been won,
We shall leave our cares and burdens all below;
Then we’ll soar away with Jesus,
To be happy, glad and free,
And no sorrow we, in Heaven, e’er shall know.
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