"Hear and Answer Prayer"

The famous American hymnist, Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) wrote “Hear and Answer Prayer.” Fanny Crosby was blinded at six weeks old, but her blindness is what she says inspired her to become a hymnist of over 8000 songs. Once asked if she would like for God to heal her, she said that she thanked God for her affliction and if given healing, she would not accept it because of all the good things that happened to her because of her lack of sight. Fanny’s song “Hear and Answer Prayer” is about just that—an answer to prayer.

William J. Kirkpatrick, born to a musician and teacher, set the lyrics of “Hear and Answer Prayer” to music. When he grew up, he studied the trade of carpentry, but his heart was devoted to music; eventually, he turned his love of music into a career. His skills as a violist and cellist became in demand in lieu of an organ for various church choir rehearsals and programs. His love of music brought him to the hymnist Fanny Crosby.

“Hear and Answer Prayer”

I am praying, blessèd Savior,
To be more and more like Thee;
I am praying that Thy Spirit
Like a dove may rest on me.

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Thou Who knowest all my weakness,
Thou Who knowest all my care,
While I plead each precious promise,
Hear, oh, hear and answer prayer.

I am praying, blessèd Savior,
For a faith so clear and bright
That its eye will see Thy glory
Through the deepest, darkest night.

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I am praying to be humbled
By the power of grace divine,
To be clothed upon with meekness,
And to have no will but Thine.

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I am praying, blessèd Savior,
And my constant prayer shall be
For a perfect consecration,
That shall make me more like Thee.

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“Hear and Answer Prayer” was published in Redemption Songs, by John Sweney, William Kirkpatrick, and John J. Lowe in 1889. He combined with such a talented hymnist to create this lovely song.

“Hear and Answer Prayer”

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