John Newton 7,7,7,7 Ask what I shall give thee.1Ki 3:5 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer, He himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. Thou art coming to a King, Ps 81:10 Large petitions with thee bring; For his grace and pow'r are such, None can ever ask too much. With my burden I begin, Lord, remove this load of sin! Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. Lord! I come to thee for rest, Take possession of my breast; There thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. As the image in the glass Answers the beholder's face; Thus unto my heart appear, Print thine own resemblance there. While I am a pilgrim here, Let thy love my spirit cheer; As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. Show me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith, Let me die thy peoples death. |