African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#274

274. I Ask the Gift of Righteousness

1 I ask the gift of righteousness,
The sin-subduing power,
Power to believe, and go in peace,
And never grieve Thee more.

2 I ask the blood-bought pardon sealed,
The liberty from sin,
The grace infused, the love revealed,
The kingdom fixed within.

3 Thou hearest me for salvation pray,
Thou seest my heart's desire;
Make ready in Thy powerful day,
The fulness I require.

4 Art Thou not able to convert?
Art Thou not willing, too?
To change this old rebellious heart,
To conquer and renew?

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I ask the gift of righteousness
• Title: I Ask the Gift of Righteousness
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 3:19
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance and Forgiveness; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: DOWNS
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major