Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: Jesus who knows full well
Topic: Supplication
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 46
Page Number: 052, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsJesus, who knows full well,
The heart of ev'ry saint,
Invites us all our griefs to tell,
To pray and never faint.
He bows his gracious ear,
We never plead in vain;
Then let us wait till he appear,
And pray, and pray again.
Tho' unbelief suggest,
Why should we longer wait!
He bids us never give him rest,
But knock at mercy's gate.
Jesus the Lord, will hear
His chosen when they cry;
Yes, tho' he seems awhile to bear,
He'll help them from on high.
His nature, truth and love,
Engage him on their side;
When they are griev'd his bowels move,
They will not be denied.
Then let us earnest cry,
And never faint in prayer,
He sees, he hears, and from on high
Will make our cause his care.