Did You Think to Pray

What better way to start each morning than to ask our God for His loving favor and His shield of protection? This Circa 1875 hymn by Mrs. M. A. Kidder and W. O. Perkins asks us if we've remembered to talk with Him before leaving our rooms for the day. This design reflects the lyrics of this song with a shield depicting the morning sun and a cross. Lyrics: Verse 1: Ere you left your room this morning, Did you think to pray? In the name of Christ our Savior, Did you sue for loving favor, As a shield today? Chorus: O how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day; so when life seems dark and dreary, don't forget to pray. Verse 2: When your heart was filled with anger, Did you think to pray? Did you plead for grace my brother, That you might forgive another Who had crossed your way? Chorus: O how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day; so when life seems dark and dreary, don't forget to pray. Verse 3: When sore trials came upon you, Did you think to pray? When your soul was bowed in sorrow, Balm of Gilead did you borrow At the gates today? Chorus: O how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day; so when life seems dark and dreary, don't forget to pray.