The Man Who Learnt to Pray

Here is a rhyming poem about David Brainerd’s devotion to prayer.

David Brainerd — The Man Who Loved to Pray

In lonely woods where cold winds blew,
David sought the God he knew;
Away from crowds, away from care,
He found his strength upon his prayer.

Through winter snow and bitter cold,
He prayed for every precious soul;
No church, no pulpit did he need,
He knelt with God and interceded.

His body weak, his spirit worn,
Still he would pray from night till morn;
For those who had not heard God’s Word,
He cried until his prayer was heard.

He did not seek the praise of men,
But sought the face of God again;
His secret place beneath the sky
Became his meeting place on high.

He prayed when answers seemed so slow,
He prayed when he could scarcely go;
He prayed believing God could save,
And all he had to Christ he gave.

Then hearts were touched and tears would fall,
As Christ became their All in All;
The seed was sown, the Gospel spread,
For Brainerd prayed while others slept.

His earthly journey soon was done,
But still his testimony runs:
A life of prayer is never vain
When offered in the Saviour’s name.

So when you’re weary, do not fear,
For God is closer than you hear;
Like Brainerd, find that secret place,
And seek the Lord and know His grace.

For knees that bend before the Lord
Can reach where human hands cannot;
The world may never know your name—
But Heaven knows the prayers you’ve prayed.

“Pray without ceasing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:17

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         16th September 2026