He Hears

“Thus saith the Lord… Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD… and wept before Me,  I also have heard thee, saith the LORD” (2 Kings 22:16-19).  “God is our Refuge and Strength, a very present Help in trouble... Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:1,10).  “He heareth the prayer of the righteous” (Proverbs 15:29).  “Abraham believed God… and he was called the friend of God” (James 2:23). 

When King Josiah heard God’s Word,

His heart was humbled and was tender. 

His urgent prayer with tears was heard

By God, his Refuge and Defender.   

Be very sure our Savior hears;  

Let every doubt be chased away.

Be still and know He sees the tears

And hears the faintest prayer we pray. 

Be still and know that He is God:

Should not our fears be therefore halted? 

Be sure His promise is not flawed: 

In all the earth He’ll be exalted!

The Lord shall surely hear the prayers

Of those who trust Him as their Savior.    

Indeed, we’re called to cast our cares

On Him who will bestow His favor. 

He hears!  Believe it to the end

As Abraham who thus obeyed,

And he was therefore called God’s friend;

He knew God heard him when he prayed.

O Lord, we thank You that You heard

The cry we lifted for salvation! 

We trusted in Your faithful Word

And thus were saved from condemnation! 

Lord, help us daily make it clear,

To those need Your saving grace,

That You are waiting yet to hear

The sinner who will seek Your face.