The sinner born of God,

To God will pour his prayer,

In sighs, or groans, or words expressed,

Or in a falling tear.

The feelings of his heart

Ascend to the Most High

And though the Lord a while forbear,

His needs He will supply.

A form of words may please

A sinner dead in sin;

But quickened sinners want to pray

As prompted from within.

The Holy Ghost indites

All real, vital prayer;

And prayer indited by Lord,

The Lord will surely hear.