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Ask what I shall give Thee.— 1 Kings, iii, 5.

1 COME, my soul, thy suit prepare,— Jesus loves to answer prayer; He himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay.

2 Thou art coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring; For his grace and power are such None can ever ask too much.

3 With my burden I begin,— Lord, remove this load of sin! Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt.

4 Lord! I come to thee for rest,— Take possession of my breast; There thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign.

5 As the image in the glass Answers the beholder's face, Thus unto my heart appear, Print thine own resemblance there.

6 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:

7 Show me what I have to do; Every hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith, Let me die thy people's death.

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1 IF Solomon for wisdom pray'd, The Lord before had made him wise; Else he another choice had made, And ask'd for what the worldings prize.