Matthew 6:7: Prayer is the language of the heart

Prayer is the language of the heart,
By humble faith to Heaven address'd,
Above the studied rules of art.
And more in groans than words express'd,
Groans by the wresthng Spirit bestow'd,
Groans which affect the heart of God.

Father, the prayer Thou dost require
Through Jesus I present to Thee,
In vehemence of inflamed desire,
In faith's resign'd simplicity.
In hope Thy promised grace to prove.
In speechless eloquence of love.