Hear and Answer Prayer

I am praying, blessèd Savior,
To be more and more like Thee;
I am praying that Thy Spirit
Like a dove may rest on me.

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Thou Who knowest all my weakness,
Thou Who knowest all my care,
While I plead each precious promise,
Hear, oh, hear and answer prayer.

I am praying, blessèd Savior,
For a faith so clear and bright
That its eye will see Thy glory
Through the deepest, darkest night.

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I am praying to be humbled
By the power of grace divine,
To be clothed upon with meekness,
And to have no will but Thine.

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I am praying, blessèd Savior,
And my constant prayer shall be
For a perfect consecration,
That shall make me more like Thee.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1884

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby) is the most likely author; this matches her typical style, use of 'blessèd Savior,' and focus on personal consecration. The hymn appears in late-19th-century collections under her name (sometimes with music by William J. Kirkpatrick). No strong alternate attributions found.