“What’s left but prayer?”
When hopes dissolve and dreams have vanished-
What’s left but prayer?
When thorns cause pain and plans have tarnished-
What’s left but prayer?
When friends dissemble and loved ones leave us
When those we trusted have deceived us,
When God’s own servants are found wanting
And leaders can no longer lead,
When tunnels seem to have no end
And broken hearts can only bleed-
What’s left but prayer?
When sin beckons, when fear threatens,
When faith weakens and foes defeat us,
When dark clouds glower, relations sour,
Lost souls won’t listen and teardrops glisten;
When earthly goods no longer taste
And all our programs are laid waste-
What’s left but prayer?
Prayer for courage
Prayer for strength;
Pray for joy
in days of length
Prayer for others
That their cares
May be lifted
Through our prayers