Prayer

The text from this hymn originates from the poet Eliza M. Hikok (1933) and was one of the favorite  poems quoted by President Ezra Taft Benson (1956). I set the words to a plaintive hymn of - prayer.

I know not by what methods rare,

but this I know, God answers prayer.

I know that He has given His word,

which tells me prayer is always heard

and will be answered, soon or late.

And so I pray and calmly wait.

I know not if the blessings sought,

will come in just the way I thought;

but leave my prayers with Him alone,

whose will is wiser than my own,

assured that He will grant my quest,

or send some answer far more blessed.

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