Ask What I Shall Give Thee (i) Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDD EEFF GGHH IJKA LKMM NNOP| Come my soul thy suit prepare | A |
| Jesus loves to answer prayer | A |
| He Himself has bid thee pray | B |
| Therefore will not say thee nay | B |
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| Thou art coming to a King | C |
| Large petitions with thee bring | C |
| For His grace and pow'r are such | D |
| None can ever ask too much | D |
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| With my burden I begin | E |
| Lord remove this load of sin | E |
| Let Thy blood for sinners spilt | F |
| Set my conscience free from guilt | F |
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| Lord I come to Thee for rest | G |
| Take possession of my breast | G |
| There Thy blood bought right maintain | H |
| And without a rival reign | H |
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| As the image in the glass | I |
| Answers the beholder's face | J |
| Thus unto my heart appear | K |
| Print Thine own resemblance there | A |
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| While I am a pilgrim here | L |
| Let Thy love my spirit cheer | K |
| As my Guide my Guard my Friend | M |
| Lead me to my journey's end | M |
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| Show me what I have to do | N |
| Every hour my strength renew | N |
| Let me live a life of faith | O |
| Let me die Thy people's death | P |
John Newton
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