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BOOK I.
I KINGS.
87

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, " 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, t
All shall be well if thou art mine.

33.
Another.

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