| Song | I Asked The Lord That I Might |
| Content Description | I Asked The Lord That I Might is a thoughtful Christian hymn centered on prayer, spiritual growth, and learning to trust God’s ways. The lyrics reflect a believer’s desire to grow stronger in faith while understanding that God often works through challenges and life experiences. Commonly used in devotional and worship settings, this hymn encourages patience, humility, and dependence on the Lord. Its message reminds believers that spiritual maturity comes through trusting God’s loving guidance and purpose. |
| Album | Most Popular Gospel Songs – Letter I |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music |
| Writer | John Newton |
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| Tags | Christian hymn, prayer song, devotional hymn, worship song, traditional hymn lyrics, faith hymn, encouragement song, spiritual growth hymn |
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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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Yea More, With His Own Hand He Seemed
Intent To Aggravate My Woe;
Crossed All The Fair Designs I Schemed,
Blasted My Gourds, And Laid Me Low.
“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.
“These Inward Trials I Employ,
From Self, And Pride, To Set Thee Free;
And Break Thy Schemes Of Earthly Joy,
That Thou May’st Find Thy All In Me.”
