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88 Provides for those who come to God An all-prevailing plea.

3 My soul, ask what thou wilt, Thou canst not be too bold; Since his own blood for thee he spill, What else can he withhold ?

4 Beyond thy utmost wants His love and power can bless ; To praying souls he always grants More than they can express.

5 Since tis the Lord s command, My mouth I open wide ; Lord, open thou thy bounteous hand, That I may be supplied.

6 Thine image, Lord, bestow, Thy presence and thy love ; I ask to serve thee here below, And reign with thee above.

7 Teach me to live by faith, Conform my will to thine ; Let me victorious be in death, And then in glory shine.

8 If thou these blessings give, And wilt my portion be, Cheerful the world s poor toys I leave To them who know not thee.

1 FROM Sheba a distant report Of Solomon s glory and fame Invited the queen to his court, But all was outdone when she came : She cried with a pleasing surprise, When first she before him appear d, &quot; How much what I see with my eyes Surpasses the rumour I heard !