When we're short on faith
 And long on fear and shame,
Then get on Heaven's Prayer Line
 And call on God, in Jesus' name.

Perhaps it's for a bedfast friend
 That they may be well again,
Or a hardened sinner
 Who's confidence you may win.

Perhaps it's someone close to you
 That you partition for His need,
Or, your own confession,
 And forgiveness that you plead.

Perhaps it's a thank you prayer
 For past blessings here below,
Or, for someone lonely,
 That in Christ's name to God you go.

Perhaps it's for spiritual strength
 To move mountains in your path,
Or, a simple table Grace,
 For blessings that will forever last.

Perhaps it's none of the above
 It's just that you want Him to know,
That you love Him,
 And take time to tell Him so.
 

                                             Carl L. Hempen, 1978