3 When our earthly comforts fail, When the woes of life prevail, ’Tis the time for earnest prayer; God is present everywhere. 4 Then, my soul, in every strait, To thy Father come, and wait; He will answer every prayer; God is present everywhere. 574 7s. Lift the heart, and bend the knee. Child, amid the flowers at play, While the red light fades away; Mother, with thine earnest eye Ever following silently; 2 Father, by the breeze of eve, Called thy daily toil to leave; Pray! ere yet the dark hours be, Lift the heart, and bend the knee! 3 Traveler in the stranger’s land, Far from thine own household band; Mourner, haunted by the tone Of a voice from this world gone; 4 Captive, in whose narrow cell Sunshine hath not leave to dwell; Sailor, on the darkening sea, Lift the heart, and bend the knee! 5 Ye that triumph, ye that sigh, Kindred by one holy tie, Heaven’s first star alike ye see; Lift the heart, and bend the knee! 575 7s. Lead me, O Lord. Shepherd of thy little flock, Lead me to the shadowing rock, Where the richest pasture grows; Where the living water flows; 2 By that pure and silent stream, Sheltered from the scorching beam; Shepherd, Saviour, Guardian, Guide, Keep me ever near thy side. 576 7s, 6 lines. Draw near with a true heart. Heb. 10:22. Holy Lord, our hearts prepare For the solemn work of prayer; Grant that while we bend the knee, All our thoughts may turn to thee; Let thy presence here be found, Breathing peace and joy around. 2 Lord, when we approach thy throne, Make thy power and glory known: Thus may we be taught to call Humbly on the Lord of all, And with reverence and fear, At thy footstool to appear. 3 Teach us, as we breathe our woes, On thy promise to repose; All thy tender love to trace In the Saviour’s work of grace; And with confidence depend On a gracious God and Friend. 577 7s. The Lord make his face shine upon thee. Num. 6:25. Stealing from the world away, We are come to seek thy face; Kindly meet us, Lord, we pray, Grant us thy reviving grace. 2 Yonder stars that gild the sky, Shine but with a borrowed light: We, unless thy light be nigh, Wander, wrapt in gloomy night. 3 Sun of Righteousness! dispel All our darkness, doubts and fears; May thy light within us dwell, Till eternal day appears. 578 7s, double. Hear us when to thee we cry.