Timeless Truths ‎#272

272. Ask and You Shall Receive

1 See the great promises, brother,
Are they so hard to believe?
How can you doubt the dear Savior?
Why don’t you ask and receive?

Refrain:
Ask, my brother and sister,
For all you need believe;
Ask the bountiful Giver;
Ask and you shall receive.

2 Jesus has suffered so meekly,
Sorrowing hearts to relieve;
Trust Him with all of your burdens,
Comfort and strength receive. [Refrain]

3 If there’s a want in your bosom,
Father will fill it, believe;
Do you need knowledge and wisdom?
Ask and you shall receive. [Refrain]

4 Open the kingdom of heaven,
Jesus all bounty will give;
Here is the pledge of His promise,
Ask and you shall receive. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: See the great promises, brother
• Title: Ask and You Shall Receive
• Author: Barney E. Warren (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Ask, my brother and sister
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.6.7.6
• Scripture:
  John 16:24
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Ask_and_You_Shall_Receive); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (318); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (532)

Tune Information

• Name: [See the great promises, brother]
• Composer: J. H. Olinger (1911)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.6.7.6
• Key: A Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Ask_and_You_Shall_Receive); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (318); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (532)