Olney Hymns (1840)/Book 1/Hymn 31

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31.
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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