Secret Prayer
Author: Hans Henry Petersen
This chart compares versions of the English text of Secret Prayer, as it appears in different publications.
Minor punctuation, capitalization, and spelling differences are shown, in addition to more substantial differences in words, phrases, or verses.
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1. There is an hour of peace and rest,f 11. There is an hour of peace and rest,
2Unmarred by earthly care; 2Unmarred by earthly care;
n 3’Tis when before the Lord I go, n 3’Tis when before the Lord I go
4And kneel in secret prayer. 4And kneel in secret prayer.
5 5
6[Chorus] 6[Chorus]
n 7May my heart be tuned to pray, n 7May my heart be turned to pray,
8Pray in secret day by day, 8Pray in secret day by day,
n 9That this boon to mortals giv’n, n 9That this boon to mortals giv’n
10May unite my soul with heav’n. 10May unite my soul with heav’n.
11 11
122. The straight and narrow way to heav’n, 122. The straight and narrow way to heav’n,
13Where angels bright and fair 13Where angels bright and fair
14Are singing to God’s praise, is found 14Are singing to God’s praise, is found
t 15Thru’ constant secret prayer. t 15Thru constant secret prayer.
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173. When sailing on life’s stormy sea, 173. When sailing on life’s stormy sea,
18’Mid billows of despair, 18’Mid billows of despair,
19’Tis solace to my soul to know 19’Tis solace to my soul to know
20God hears my secret prayer. 20God hears my secret prayer.
21 21
224. When thorns are strewn along my path, 224. When thorns are strewn along my path,
23And foes my feet ensnare, 23And foes my feet ensnare,
24My Savior to my aid will come, 24My Savior to my aid will come,
25If sought in secret prayer. 25If sought in secret prayer.
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