I Asked the Lord

I know that it's almost Christmas, and I should be posting Christmas hymns.  I know that I should be telling you the joyous things from this season and such.  There have been many and the Lord has blessed me.  Probably the greatest gift I've gotten is the Indelible Grace Hymn Sing CD.  Every word sung on that song, and every explanation given by Kevin Twit has been healing to my soul.  (I only received it yesterday) This morning, this song has affected me greatly.  But, in every hymn there is found the hope of Christmas morning, isn't there?

I Asked the Lord

"1. I asked 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 answered prayer

But it has been in such a way

As almost drove me to despair

3. I hoped that in some favored 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. Yea more with His own hand He seemed

Intent to aggravate my woe

Crossed all the fair designs I schemed,

Cast out my feelings, laid me low

6. Lord why is this, I trembling cried

Wilt Thou pursue thy worm to death?

"Tis in this way" The Lord replied

"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 mayest seek thy all in me,

That thou mayest seek thy all in me."

You can purchase the CD here.