I ASK the gift of righteousness, The sin-subduing power, Power to believe, and...

I ASK the gift of righteousness, The sin-subduing power, Power to believe, and go in peace, And never grieve thee more.

I ask the blood-bought pardon sealed, The liberty from sin, The grace infused, the love revealed, The kingdom fixed within.

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

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

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

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.