Olney Hymns (1840)/Book 1/Hymn 32

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32.
Another.

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.
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2 Thus he invites his people still,—He first instructs them how to choose, Then bids them ask whate'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, "Ask what thou wilt"? 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,All shall be well if thou art mine.

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