Standing in the Need of Prayer Lyrics
1 Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer;
Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
Refrain:
It’s me, it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer;
It’s me, it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer.
2 Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer;
Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer. [Refrain]
3 Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer;
Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer. [Refrain]
4 Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer;
Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it’s me, O Lord,
Standin’ in the need of prayer. [Refrain]
Standing in the Need of Prayer Hymn Story
“Standing in the Need of Prayer” is a an African American spiritual. African American spirituals are traditional folk songs that were sung by the slaves while working on the plantations in America. Because of this it is difficult to trace its origin or original author. This song is a call to pray for all manner of people. We all need prayer. One inspired writer has said the following about prayer:
“The soul that turns to God for its help, its support, its power, by daily, earnest prayer, will have noble aspirations, clear perceptions of truth and duty, lofty purposes of action, and a continual hungering and thirsting after righteousness.
By maintaining a connection with God, we shall be enabled to diffuse to others, through our association with them, the light, the peace, the serenity, that rule in our hearts.
The strength acquired in prayer to God, united with persevering effort in training the mind in thoughtfulness and care-taking, prepares one for daily duties and keeps the spirit in peace under all circumstances.—(Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, 85.)
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