453		LM
	* Based on God’s words to Solomon, 1 Kings 3:5
	LORD, when our hearts perceive Thy worth,     Desires unknown before take place, Our spirits cleave no more to earth,     But long for holiness and grace.
2	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.
3	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.
4	Give me to read my pardon sealed,     And from Thy joy to draw my strength, To have Thy boundless love revealed,     Its height, and depth, and breadth, and length.
5	Grant these requests, I ask no more,     But to Thy care the rest resign; Living or dying, rich or poor,     All shall be well if Thou art mine.
	John Newton, 1725-1807