Long you have pled at the throne of his grace

July 5

Long you have pled at the throne of his grace,
Shed bitter tears in that sweet, hallowed place;
Yet, tho’ it seem he is hiding his face,
Keep on praying, God will answer your prayer.

Doubt not his love, nor his promise assail;
Only believe, for his word cannot fail;
“Ask what ye will,” and your plea shall avail,
Keep on praying, God will answer your prayer.

In his own time, in his own perfect way,-
He knoweth best-it is thine to obey;
Tho’ you receive no assurance today,
Keep on praying, God will answer your prayer.

Never despair, he is faithful and true;
Keep holding on, there is vict’ry for you;
All you can ask, he is able to do,-
Keep on praying, God will answer your prayer.

Chorus
Keep on praying, keep on praying,
You shall have your reward, sometime, somewhere;
Trust him, believe, and thy guerdon receive;
Keep on praying, God will answer your prayer.
     Chas. H. Gabriel