By A Collection of Hymns

      C.M.
      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 hear'st me for salvation pray,
      Thou seest my heart's desire;
      Made ready in thy powerful day,
      Thy fulness I require.

      4 My vehement soul cries out opprest,
      Impatient to be freed;
      Nor can I, Lord, nor will I rest,
      Till I am saved indeed.

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

      6 Thou canst, thou wilt, I dare believe,
      So arm me with thy power,
      That I to sin shall never cleave,
      Shall never feel it more.