Scripture Verse

In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6

Introduction

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Katharine A. Grimes
1877–1967

Words: Ka­thar­ine A. Grimes, 1912.

Music: Kol­ka­ta Ed­win O. Ex­cell (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Edwin O. Excell
1851–1921

Lyrics

Weary soul by sin oppressed,
Spend one hour with Jesus;
He will give your spirit rest,
Spend one hour with Jesus:
He has felt your grief before,
Numbered all your sorrows o’er,
He will every joy restore;
Spend one hour with Jesus.

Do you fear the gathering gloom?
Spend one hour with Jesus;
In the silent inner room,
Spend one hour with Jesus:
He will speak unto your soul,
Make your every heartache whole,
Point you to the heav’nly goal;
Spend one hour with Jesus.

Every need He will supply,
Spend one hour with Jesus;
He alone can satisfy,
Spend one hour with Jesus:
Oh, the mercy He will show,
Oh, the grace He will bestow,
Grace to conquer ev’ry foe;
Spend one hour with Jesus.

All along life’s stormy way,
Spend one hour with Jesus;
Call upon Him day by day,
Spend one hour with Jesus:
Tell Him all—He is your friend,
He will countless blessings send,
He will keep you to the end;
Spend one hour with Jesus.