Verse 1
God of love, who hearst the prayer,
Mark the object of my care,
See, with bleeding pity see,
One who once was blest in Thee.

Verse 2
Stranger now to Thee, and peace,
Stript of all his happiness,
Sad he wanders up and down,
Droops beneath thine angry frown.

Verse 3
Help him in his greatest need
Catching at a broken reed,
Till thy love his wandrings end,
Pining for an earthly friend.

Verse 4
O that his afflicted mind
Might its wonted comfort find,
Turn again to his true Rest,
Sink on his Redeemer’s breast!

Verse 5
Jesus, now his heart inspire,
Dart a ray of pure desire,
From thy gracious throne above;
Give him back his former love.

Verse 6
All thy benefits restore,
Faith, and zeal, and life, and power,
Power to pray, and never cease,
Power to go in perfect peace.

Verse 7
Give him, Saviour, above all
Power on Thee his God to call,
Till thy goodness Thou proclaim,
Tell him all thy glorious Name:

Verse 8
Then, when all his heart is prayer,
Let him my affliction share,
Pay me back my sympathy,
Wrestle, and prevail for me!