Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition
167 Pray, Brethren, Pray
Words: William Hunter, 1845
Music: The Minstrel of Zion, 1845. Treble U. G. Wood, 1870. Alto S. M. Denson, 1911
Meter: Particular Meter
Pray, brethren, pray, the prayer of faith availeth;
Pray, brethren, pray, on God your spirit stay.
[chorus]
A few more days of sorrow, and the Lord will call us home,
To walk the golden streets of the new Jerusalem.
Sing, brethren, sing, rejoice with joy and gladness;
Sing, brethren, sing, your songs of triumph bring.
Rise, brethren, rise, your souls by faith ascending;
Rise, brethren, rise, your home is in the skies.
Pray, brethren, pray, on God your spirit stay.
[chorus]
A few more days of sorrow, and the Lord will call us home,
To walk the golden streets of the new Jerusalem.
Sing, brethren, sing, rejoice with joy and gladness;
Sing, brethren, sing, your songs of triumph bring.
Rise, brethren, rise, your souls by faith ascending;
Rise, brethren, rise, your home is in the skies.