Close As A Quiet Prayer
#1030 Hymns—For Home and Church0:00 / 0:00
Lyrics
Verse 1
Moment by moment, by night or by day,
My Heavenly Father is not far away.
And He will be near when I whisper His name.
He is close as a quiet prayer,
Close as a quiet prayer.
Verse 2
When I am thankful for blessings He sends,
He smiles as I offer my praises to Him.
And when I’m alone and in need of a friend,
He is close as a quiet prayer,
Close as a quiet prayer.
Bridge
I can pray to my Father above anytime, anywhere.
When I call, He will always be
Close as a quiet prayer.
Verse 3
Whether I’m kneeling to seek Him with words,
Or silently praying, my heart will be heard.
His love will enfold me; His promise is sure.
He is close as a quiet prayer,
Close as a quiet prayer.
Teaching Resources
Attribution
Music by: Sally DeFord, 2017; alt.
Text by: Sally DeFord, 2017; alt.
Audio files from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints