O Thou Who Hearest

Lyrics by: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1845)
Music by: William Henry Walter (1894)
Tune: ST. ANSELM · 8 8 8 8
Scripture: Psalm 4:1

Verse 1

O Thou who hearest every heartfelt prayer,
With Thy rich grace, Lord, all our hearts prepare;
Thou art our life,
Thou art our love and light,
O let this Sabbath hour with Thee be bright.
Amen.

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Longfellow's poignant prayer for divine hearing became a beloved petitionary hymn.