If Solomon for wisdom prayed, br The Lord before had made him wise; br Else he another choice had made, br And asked for what the worldlings prize. br br Thus he invites his people still, br He first instructs them how to choose; br Then bids them ask whate'er they will, br Assured that He will not refuse. br br Our wishes would our ruin prove, br Could we our wretched choice obtain; br Before we feel the Saviour's love, br Kindle our love to him again. br br But when our hearts perceive his worth, br Desires, till then unknown, take place; br Our spirits cleave no more to earth, br But pant for holiness and grace. br br And dost thou say, Ask what thou wilt? br Lord, I would seize the golden hour; br I pray to be released from guilt, br And freed from sin and Satan's pow'r. br br More of thy presence, Lord, impart, br More of thine image let me bear; br Erect thy throne within my heart, br And reign without a rival there. br br Give me to read my pardon sealed, br And from thy joy to draw my strength; br To have thy boundless love revealed br In all its height, and breadth, and length. br br Grant these requests, I ask no more br But to thy care the rest resign; br Sick or in health, or rich or poor, br All shall be well if thou art mine.