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BOOK I. 2 Thus he invites his people still, He first instructs them how to choose, Then bids them askwhate er they will, Assured that he will not refuse.

3 Our wishes would our ruin prove, Could we our wretched choice obtain, Before we feel the Saviour s love Kindle our love to him again :

4 But when our hearts perceive his worth, Desires, till then unknown, take place ; Our spirits cleave no more to earth, But pant for holiness and grace.

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

6 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.

7 Give me to read my pardon seal d, And from thy joy to draw my strength, To have thy boundless love reveal d In all its height and breadth and length.

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

1 BEHOLD the throne of grace ! The promise calls me near ; There Jesus shows a smiling face, 3 And waits to answer pray r.

2 That rich atoning blood Which sprinkled round I see