If Solomon for Wisdom Prayed

If Solomon for wis­dom prayed

The Lord be­fore had made him wise;

Else he an­oth­er choice had made

And asked for what the world­lings prize.

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.

Our wish­es would our ru­in prove

Could we our wretch­ed choice ob­tain;

Before we feel the Sav­ior’s love

Kindle our love to Him again.

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.

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.

More of Thy pre­sence

Lord

im­part

More of Thine im­age let me bear;

Erect thy throne with­in my heart

And reign with­out a ri­val there.

Give me to read my par­don sealed

And from Thy joy to draw my strength;

To have Thy bound­less love re­vealed

In all its height

and breadth

and length.

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.