Intercessors

Taught by Thy Holy Spirit,
O Father, may we be,
As now in intercession
Thy children come to Thee.

Teach us to know the value
Of Christ’s most precious Blood,
Through which alone we enter
The presence of our God.

Teach us the blessed secret
Of pleading in His Name,
Which brings the glad assurance
That faith may great things claim.

Do thou the needs of others
Upon our spirits lay,
That we as intercessors
May serve Thee day by day.

Yea, Lord, let intercession
Our sacred life-work be,
In fellowship with Jesus,
Who ever pleads with Thee.

Grant us the holy boldness
Of those who know their Lord,
Triumphant faith that pleadeth
Upon Thy faithful Word.

Then to go forth rejoicing
"Expecting to receive,"
Knowing Thy Word is certain
To all who will believe.