
Chorus:
For you I am praying,
For you I am praying,
For you I am praying,
I’m praying for you.
I have a Savior, He’s pleading in glory,
A dear, loving Savior, tho’ earth-friends be few;
And now He is watching in tenderness o’er me,
But oh, that my Savior were your Savior, too!
I have a Father; to me He has given
A hope for eternity, blessed and true;
And soon He will call me to meet Him in heaven,
But oh, that He’d let me bring you with me, too! (Chorus)
I have a robe; ’tis resplendent in whiteness,
Awaiting in glory my wondering view;
Oh, when I receive it all shining in brightness,
Dear friend, could I see you receiving one, too! (Chorus)
When Jesus has found you, tell others the story,
That my loving Savior is your Savior, too;
Then pray that your Savior will bring them to glory,
And prayer will be answered–’twas answered for you! (Chorus)
Samuel O’Malley Clough, 1860
Read 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
This hymn captures the heartfelt emotions of someone who has found hope in Jesus Christ and deeply longs for a dear friend to experience the same love, grace, and eternal blessings they have discovered. It’s a touching reminder of the power of prayer and our duty to see those we care about experience the same joy and eternal hope, beginning with praying for them.