Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer
Lyrics
not for ease that prayer shall be,
but for strength that we may ever
live our lives courageously.
do we ask our way to be;
but the steep and rugged pathway
may we tread rejoicingly.
would we idly rest and stay;
but would smite the living fountains
from the rocks along our way.
in our wanderings be our guide;
through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be thou at our side.
Bible Reference
1 Peter 4:19; 2 Corinthians 3:5; Philippians 4:13; Luke 9:23
About This Hymn
Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer is a reverent hymn of consecration and earnest supplication. Written as a prayer, it expresses the believer’s recognition that true discipleship is costly and that following Christ requires self-denial, endurance, and grace from God. The hymn acknowledges human weakness and the insufficiency of mere words or emotions, while appealing to the Father for strength to live faithfully under the discipline of Christ. Its tone is humble, solemn, and devotional, fitting well for moments of dedication, communion, missionary services, and seasons of spiritual reflection. The hymn calls believers to accept the cross, endure hardship, and remain steadfast in obedience, trusting God to supply grace for the life He requires.
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Hymn Information
- Category: Hymn
- Author/Writer: Love M. Whitcomb Willis (1859)
- Added: December 18, 2025
- Last Updated: December 18, 2025
- Views: 19
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