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Prayer answered by crosses

Author: John Newton Hymnal: Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #1137 (1856) Hymnal Title: Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes First Line: I asked the Lord that I might grow Languages: English

Prayer answered by Crosses

Hymnal: Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians #CXVII (1802) Hymnal Title: Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians First Line: I ask'd the Lord that I might grow Lyrics: 1 I ask'd the Lord that I might grow, In faith, and love, and every grace, Might more of his salvation know, And seek more earnestly his face. 2 'Twas he who taught me thus to pray, And he I trust has answer'd prayer; But it has been in such a way, As almost drove me to despair. 3 I hop'd that in some favor'd hour, At once he'd answer my request; And by his love's constraining power, subdue my sins, and give me rest. 4 Instead of this, he made me feel The hidden evils of my heart; And let the angry powers of hell Assault my soul in every part. 5 Yet more, with his own hand he seem'd, Intent to aggravate my woe; Cross'd all the fair designs I schem'd, blasted my gourds, and laid me low. 6 Lord, why is this, I trembling cry'd, Wilt thou pursue thy worm to deat? " 'Tis is this way," the Lord reply'd, I answer prayer for grace and faith. 7 These inward trials I employ, From self and pride, to set thee free, And break thy schemes of earthly joy, That thou may's seek thy all in me." Languages: English