quiet hour

communion with my father,
in calm and quiet hour,
is sweet and rich in blessings,
and spirit’s gracious power;
he speaks in tones so gentle,
he hears my humblest prayer,
in secret of his presence
i feel my father’s care.

refrain

o father, spirit, savior,
fill us with thine own power;
o, lead thy loving children
to seek the quiet hour.

when storms are fierce about me,
and sorrow’s billows roll,
i hear the master gently
speak peace unto my soul;
when heart is sore with anguish,
and eyes are dim with tears,
a quiet hour with jesus
will banish pain and fears.

refrain

oh, leave life’s noise and turmoil,
and seek the quiet hour,
that he who sees in secret
may give thee spirit-power;
there find your strength in weakness,
and gird your armor on,
then forth to life’s great conflict
till victory is won.

refrain