Wesley Corpus

For thine immortal praise ; A pure desire that all may learn, And glorify, thy grace. 6 I rest upon thy word ; The promise is for me ; My succour and salvation, Lord, Shall surely come from thee : But let me still abide, Nor from my hope remove, Till thou my patient spirit guide Into thy perfect love. For Believers Praying* 291 HYMN 302. J's. 1 ORD, that I may learn of thee, -" Give me true simplicity ; Wean my soul, and keep it low, Willing thee alone to know. 2 Let me cast my reeds aside, All that feeds my knowing pride ; Not to man, but God submit, Lay my reasonings at thy feet : 3 Of my boasted wisdom spoil'd, Docile, helpless as a child ; Only seeing in thy light, Only walking in thy might. 4 Then infuse the teaching grace, Spirit of truth and righteousness ; Knowledge, love divine, impart, Life eternal, to my heart. HYMN 303. s. m. 1 AH, when shall I awake ^~*- From sin's soft-soothing power, The slumber from my spirit shake, And rise to fall no more ! Awake, no more to sleep, But stan.d with constant care, Looking for God my soul to keep, And watching unto prayer ! 2 O could I always pray, And never, never faint, But simply to my God display My every care and want ! I know that thou would'st give • More than I can request ; -292 For Believers Praying. Thou still art ready to receive My soul to perfect rest. 3 I feel thee willing, Lord, A sinful world to save : All may obey thy gracious word, May peace and pardon have. Not one of all the race But may return to thee, -- But at the throne of sovereign grace May fall and weep, like me. 4 Here will I ever lie, And tell thee all my care, And, Father, Abba, Father, cry, And pour a ceaseless prayer ; Till thou my sins subdue, Till thou my sins destroy, My spirit after God renew, And fill with peace and joy. 5 Messiah, Prince of Peace, Into my soul bring in The everlasting righteousness, And make an end of sin. Into all those that seek Redemption through thy blood, The sanctifying Spirit speak, The plenitude of God. 6 Let us in patience wait