I know not by what methods rare
But this I know, God answers prayer.
I know that He has given His Word,
Which tells me prayer is always heard,
And will be answered, soon or late.
And so I pray and calmly wait.
I know not if the blessing sought
Will come in just the way I thought;
But leave my prayers with Him alone,
Whose will is wiser than my own,
Assured that He will grant my quest,
Or send some answer far more blest.
(Eliza M. Hickok, “Prayer,” The Best Loved Religious Poems, ed. James Gilchrist Lawson, New York: Fleming H. Revell Co., 1933, p. 160.)
As quoted in "Back to Gospel Basics" By Elder L. Tom Perry Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, General Conference, April 1993
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/back-to-gospel-basics?lang=eng
