The phrase "I ask" resonates through 8 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
I ask
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I asked the New Year for some motto sweet,
Some rule of life with which to guide my feet;...
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I asked the New Year for some motto sweet,
Some rule of life with which to guide my feet;
...I do not fear to see;
But I ask Thee for a present mind
Intent on pleasing Thee....
I do not fear to see;
But I ask Thee for a present mind
Intent on pleasing Thee.
...And the changes that are sure to come I do not fear to see;
But I ask Thee for a present mind intent on pleasing Thee.
I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, through constant watching wise,...
And the changes that are sure to come I do not fear to see;
But I ask Thee for a present mind intent on pleasing Thee.
I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, through constant watching wise,
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My Father, this I ask of Thee;
Knowing that Thou wilt grant the plea—...
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My Father, this I ask of Thee;
Knowing that Thou wilt grant the plea—
...Throw off the burden and come unto Me,
All that I ask of you,
Only believe....
Throw off the burden and come unto Me,
All that I ask of you,
Only believe.
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I asked the lovely little flower
Who gave her perfume sweet,...
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I asked the lovely little flower
Who gave her perfume sweet,
...Two feet to guide in Thy straight way;
This fervently I ask of Thee.
O grant Thy patience to impart...
Two feet to guide in Thy straight way;
This fervently I ask of Thee.
O grant Thy patience to impart
...In all its height, and breadth, and length.
Grant these requests, I ask no more
But to Thy care the rest resign;...
In all its height, and breadth, and length.
Grant these requests, I ask no more
But to Thy care the rest resign;
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