Laudes Domini ‎#99

99. "What thou wilt"

1 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.

2 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.

3 Give me to read my pardon sealed,
And from thy joy to draw my strength:
Oh! be thy boundless love revealed
In all its height and breadth and length.

4 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.

Text Information

• First Line: And dost thou say, "Ask what thou wilt?"
• Title: "What thou wilt"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Blessing sought; Prayer; Satan
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: LIBERTY
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.