SENTENCES & RESPONSES
SDAH 671
Now, dear Lord, as we pray,
take our hearts and minds far away
from the press of the world all around
to your throne where grace does abound.
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Ralph Carmichael (1927-; see Biographies) says that this little song, to be sung before prayer, was written for a group of California people in the 1960s when he was doing work with Youth for Christ.
📖 Reference: Companion to the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal by Wayne Hooper and Edward E. White. Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1988.
Text
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Now, dear Lord, as we pray,
take our hearts and minds far away
from the press of the world all around
to your throne where grace does abound.
May our lives be transformed by Your love,
may our souls be refreshed from above.
At this moment, let people everywhere
join us now as we come to You in prayer.
Meditation on the Text
About the Hymn Writer
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Heb 4:16
Author
Ralph Carmichael (1927-) alt.
Copyright
Copyright 1970 by Lexicon Music, Inc. ASCAP. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission.
Metrical Number
Irregular
Composer
Ralph Carmichael
Finding Peace and Transformation in ‘As We Come To You in Prayer’
In Ralph Carmichael’s timeless song, the lyrics paint a serene picture of prayer—a sacred moment where we’re invited to retreat from the chaos of the world and draw near to the throne of grace. Let’s explore the profound truths embedded in these words.
