A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#692

692. "Ask what I shall give thee"

1 If Solomon for wisdom prayed,
The Lord before had made him wise;
Else he another choice had made,
And asked for what the worldings prize.

2 Thus he invites his people still,
But first instructs them how to choose,
Then bids them ask whate’er they will,
Assured that he will not refuse.

3 And dost thou say, “Ask what thou wilt”?
Lord, I would seize the golden hour;
I pray to be released from guilt,
And freed from sin and Satan’s power.

4 More of thy presence, Lord, impart,
More of thy image let me bear;
Erect thy throne within my heart,
And reign without a rival there.

5 Give me to read my pardon sealed,
And from thy joy to draw my strength;
To have thy matchless love revealed
In all its height, and breadth, and length.

6 Grant these requests, I ask no more,
But to thy care the rest resign;
Sick or in health, or rich or poor,
All will be well if thou art mine.

Text Information

• First Line: If Solomon for wisdom pray'd
• Title: "Ask what I shall give thee"
• Author: Newton
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844

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