Ephesians 6:18 / Praying! (in the Spirit) - part 1

John Burton (1803-1877) English children's hymnwriter, I OFTEN SAY MY PRAYERS

1 I often say my prayers; But do I ever pray?
And do the wishes of my heart Go with the words I say?

2 I may as well kneel down, And worship gods of stone,
As offer to the living God, A prayer of words alone.

3 For words without the heart, The Lord will never hear;
Nor will He to those lips attend, Whose prayers are not sincere.

4 Lord, show me what I need, And teach me how to pray;
Nor let me ask Thee for Thy grace, Not feeling what I say.