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"PRAYER THE SOUL'S SINCERE DESIRE" BY MELHARMONIC VIRTUAL CHOIR DIRECTED BY CHIBUIKE N. ONYESOH

"Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire," a hymn written by James Montgomery in 1818, explores the essence of prayer, portraying it as a sincere desire, a hidden fire, and a vital breath of the Christian life. Here's a more detailed look at the hymn's story: Author and Context: James Montgomery (1771-1854), a prominent poet and newspaper editor, penned the hymn, which was first published in 1818. He was inspired by the Moravians' hymns, and his father was a minister. Purpose and Publication: Montgomery wrote the hymn at the request of Edward Bickersteth, who wanted it for his book, "Treatise on Prayer". The hymn was also published in Montgomery's own hymnal, "The Christian Psalmist," in 1825. Themes and Content: The hymn explores the nature of prayer, presenting it as: A sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed: "Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, / Uttered or unexpressed". A hidden fire: "The motion of a hidden fire / That trembles in the breast". A burden of a sigh, a falling tear, or an upward glance: "The burden of a sigh, / The falling of a tear, / The upward glancing of an eye / When none but God is near". A vital breath and native air of the Christian: "Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, / The Christian's native air". A contrite sinner's voice: "Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, / Returning from his ways". Influence and Legacy: The hymn is considered by some to be one of the greatest hymns on the subject of prayer and has been used in various contexts, including sermons, teaching, meditation, and congregational singing. Original Form: The hymn originally had eight stanzas, but only six are commonly sung today. KINDLY SUPPORT US: https://gofund.me/9dc99d83 Kindly join this channel to further show us how much you love God's work throguh our ministry and to get access to perks:    / @melharmonicmusicservices