Again, did Jesus journey on,
When, in a certain place,
He lifted up His voice in prayer
With unction, power and grace.
When He had ceased on of the twelve
Said :"Lord, teach us to pray,
As John taught those who followed him,
"We wish to do as they."
He taught them then that form of prayer
Which pure devotion is;
Known a The Lord's Prayer ever since,
Because the words are His.
Then on He went, and preached the truth,
Along each country road,
And taught the people, high and low,
The love and fear of God;
And told them how God answers prayer.
If prayer be warm and true--
With far more loving, swift response
Than earthly parents do.
