Hymns of Prayer
359 public-domain hymns with full lyrics, free to turn into slides.
Some hymns are themselves prayers — sung petitions, confessions, and longings lifted to God. "Sweet Hour of Prayer," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind," and "Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart" draw a congregation into communion with God.
This collection gathers public-domain hymns of prayer and devotion, free to sing and project for any service or quiet gathering.
Hymns in this collection
- 'Tis Midnight and On Olive's Brow OHP 2
- 'Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer SDA 501
- 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer when our hearts lowly bend BHB 302
- "Revive Thy work, O Lord!" BHB 242
- A Charge to Keep I Have UMH 413
- A Refuge amid Distraction UMH 535
- Abba, Father! we approach Thee BHB 1
- Abide with Me UMH 700
- Abide With Me, 'Tis Eventide SDA 46
- Abide, O Dearest Jesus OHP 6
- All Praise to Thee SDA 53
- All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night UMH 682
- All Things Are Thine SDA 376
- All Your Anxiety GHS 1
- Almighty Father SDA 693
- Almighty God Your Word Is Cast OHP 13
- America the Beautiful UMH 696
- Another Year GHS 193
- As Pants the Hart SDA 113
- As the Sun Doth Daily Rise UMH 675
- At First I Prayed for Light SDA 488
- Before the throne of God above BHB 15
- Behold the throne of grace! BHB 18
- Bless Thou the Gifts UMH 587b
- Bless Thou the Gifts UMH 587
- Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word UMH 596
- Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love UMH 566
- Blest Be the Tie That Binds UMH 557
- Blind Bartimaeus OHP 25
- Break Thou the Bread of Life UMH 599
- Breathe on Me, Breath of God UMH 420
- Bride of the Lamb, there is for thee BHB 29
- Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord SDA 666
- Cause Me to Hear SDA 685
- Christ for the World SDA 370
- Christ for the World We Sing UMH 568
- Christian, Seek Not Repose SDA 603
- Close to Thee UMH 407
- Come Down, O Love Divine UMH 475
- Come Holy Ghost All Quickening Fire GHS 191
- Come Saviour Jesus From Above GHS 95
- Come, Divine Interpreter UMH 594
- Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost OHP 32
- Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire UMH 603
- Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire UMH 651
- Come, Holy Spirit SDA 269
- Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine UMH 606
- Come, Let Us with Our Lord Arise FWS 2084
- Come, my soul, thy suit prepare; BHB 374
- Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown UMH 386
- Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown UMH 387
- Come, Ye Disconsolate UMH 510
- Concerning the Scriptures UMH 602
- Day is Dying in the West UMH 687
- Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning OHP 35
- Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See UMH 468
- Dear Lord and Father SDA 480
- Dear Lord and Father of Mankind UMH 358
- Deeper Yet SDA 302
- Did You Think To Pray? OHP 38
- Do, Lord, Remember Me UMH 527
- Dona Nobis Pacem UMH 376
- Draw Me Nearer SDA 306
- Draw Me Nearer Blessed Jesus GHS 94
- Easter Vigil of Day UMH 320
- Eternal Father, Strong to Save FWS 2191
- Every Morning Mercies New OHP 39
- Every Time I Feel the Spirit UMH 404
- Father, Lead Me Day by Day SDA 482
- Father, Who on Us Do Shower SDA 643
- Finding Rest in God UMH 423
- Fire of God, Thou Sacred Flame SDA 263
- Fix Me, Jesus UMH 655
- For a New Day UMH 676
- For a Peaceful Night UMH 693
- For Direction UMH 705
- For Illumination UMH 477
- For Overcoming Adversity UMH 531
- For Protection at Night UMH 691
- For the Bread Which You Have Broken UMH 615
- For the Spirit of Truth UMH 597
- For the Unity of Christ's Body UMH 564
- For True Life UMH 403
- For You I Am Praying SDA 284
- Forth in Thy Name, O Lord UMH 438
- From Every Stormy Wind SDA 527
- From every stormy wind that blows BHB 50
- Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild SDA 540
- Give Me Jesus SDA 305
- Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove UMH 650
- Go to Dark Gethsemane UMH 290
- God Be in My Head SDA 678
- God Be Merciful to Me SDA 297
- God Be With You SDA 65
- God Be with You till We Meet Again UMH 672
- God Be with You till We Meet Again UMH 673
- God Himself is Present OHP 46
- God Himself Is With Us SDA 3
- God the Father Be Our Stay OHP 48
- God the Omnipotent SDA 84
- God, That Madest Earth and Heaven UMH 688
- God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven SDA 47
- Gracious Father, Guard Thy Children SDA 621
- Gracious Spirit Dwell With Me GHS 260
- Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah UMH 127
- Guide My Feet FWS 2208
- Happy the Home SDA 655
- Happy the Home When God Is There UMH 445
- Hark, the Vesper Hymn Is Stealing SDA 58
- Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling OHP 54
- Have Thine Own Way, Lord UMH 382
- He Healed Them All GHS 103
- He lives—the great Redeemer lives; BHB 71
- Heal Us, Emmanuel, Hear Our Prayer UMH 266
- Hear Our Prayer, O Lord SDA 684
- Heavenly Father, Bless Us Now SDA 293
- Heavenly Father, to Thee We Pray SDA 677
- Higher Ground GHS 179
- Holy Ghost, with Light Divine OHP 60
- Holy Spirit, Gracious Guest SDA 589
- Holy Spirit, Hear Us SDA 680
- Holy Spirit, Light Divine SDA 268
- Holy Spirit, Truth Divine UMH 465
- Hover O'er Me, Holy Spirit SDA 260
- How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place SDA 62
- I Am Thine, O Lord UMH 419
- I am Thine, O Lord! I have heard Thy voice BHB 329
- I Bind Unto Myself Today OHP 64
- I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table OHP 65
- I Do Believe SDA 486
- I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord UMH 540
- I Must Tell Jesus GHS 167
- I Need the Prayers SDA 505
- I Need Thee Every Hour UMH 397
- I Need Thee, Precious Jesus SDA 484
- I need Thee, precious Saviour! BHB 95
- I Surrender All UMH 354
- I Vow to Thee, My Country SDA 648
- I Want a Principle Within UMH 410
- I Want Jesus to Walk with Me UMH 521
- I would commune with Thee, my God; BHB 100
- I Would Draw Nearer to Jesus SDA 310
- I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go SDA 573
- I'm Gonna Live so God Can Use Me FWS 2153
- In the Garden SDA 487
- In the Garden (I Come to the Garden Alone) UMH 314
- In the Hour of Trial SDA 491
- In These Our Days So Perilous OHP 75
- Into my heart, into my heart FWS 2160
- Is Your Life A Channel Of Blessing GHS 245
…and 209 more. Browse the full hymn library →
Frequently asked questions
What hymns are about prayer?
"Sweet Hour of Prayer," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind," and "I Need Thee Every Hour" are beloved hymns of prayer, gathered in this public-domain collection.
What is a good hymn before a time of prayer?
"Sweet Hour of Prayer" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" are natural choices to lead into congregational or pastoral prayer. "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" sets a reflective, quieting tone.
