How Sweet the Melting Lay STATE STREET—Jonathan C. Woodman How Sweet the Melting Lay 1 How sweet the melting lay Which breaks upon the ear, When, at the hour of rising day, Christians unite in prayer. 2 The breezes waft their cries Up to Jehovah’s throne; He listens to their heaving sighs, And sends his blessing down. 3 So Jesus rose to pray Before the morning light, Or on the chilling mount did stay, And wrestle all the night. 4 Glory to God on high, Who sends his blessings down, To rescue