By A Collection of Hymns

      6-8s.
      1 O GOD, if thou art love indeed,
      Let it once more be proved in me,
      That I thy mercy's praise may spread,
      For every child of Adam free;
      O let me now the gift embrace!
      O let me now be saved by grace!

      2 If all long-suffering thou hast shown
      On me, that others may believe,
      Now make thy loving-kindness known,
      Now the all-conquering Spirit give,
      Spirit of victory and power,
      That I may never grieve thee more.

      3 Grant my importunate request!
      It is not my desire, but thine;
      Since thou wouldst have the sinner blest,
      Now let me in thine image shine,
      Nor ever from thy footsteps move,
      But more than conquer through thy love.

      4 Be it according to thy will!
      Set my imprisoned spirit free;
      The counsel of thy grace fulfil;
      Into thy glorious liberty
      My spirit, soul, and flesh restore,
      And I shall never grieve thee more.