The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CXXX

CXXX. I want an Heart to pray

1 I want an Heart to pray;
To pray, and never cease:
Never to Murmur at thy Stay,
Or with my Suff'rings less.

2 This Blessing above all,
Always to pray, I want;
Out of the Deep on thee to call,
And never, never faint.

3 I want a true Regard,
A single, steady Aim,
(Unmov'd by Threatning, or Reward--)
To thee, and thy great Name.

4 A jealous just Concern
For thine immortal Praise;
A pure Desire, that all may learn
And glorify thy Grace.

5 I want with all my Heart
Thy Pleasure to fulfil;
To know myself, and what thou art,
And what thy perfect Will.

6 I want, I know not what;
I want my Wants to see:
I want, alas! what want I not,
When thou art not in me?

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• First Line: I want an Heart to pray
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: liturgical: Prayer Songs; Supplicatory Hymns

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