2 If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress,

If cares distract, or fears dismay,

If guilt deject, if sin distress,

In every need, still watch and pray.

3 ’Tis prayer supports the soul that’s weak,

Though poor and broken be its word;

Pray if thou canst, or canst not, speak;

The breathings of the soul are heard.

4 Depend on Him; thou shalt prevail;

Make all thy wants and wishes known;