Tune: St Hugh
(\'Lord, teach us how to pray aright\')
Matthew 6 v.5-15 parts
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Jessu said, When you pray, not be
As the hypocrites, see
Who love to pray that all folk view
Their piety anew
Such have their rewards as from men
No further reward then
But when you pray, to your room go
And close your door then so
And pray to your Father, he be
In that place secretly
And He who sees you praying there
Open reward shall share
But when you pray do not use vain
Repetitions, no gain
They bring, though some think they shall be
Heard for much speaking free
Be not you therefore like them, for
Your Father knows for sure
What things you need before you ask
Yet join here in prayer\'s task
After this manner, so do pray
As \'The Lord\'s Prayer\', each day
His is the kingdom and the power
And the glory each hour