For Perfect Submission

Verse 1

I want an Heart to pray; To pray, and never cease: Never to Murmur at thy Stay, Or with my Suff'rings less.

Verse 2

This Blessing above all, Always to pray, I want; Out of the Deep on thee to call, And never, never faint.

Verse 3

I want a true Regard, A single, steady Aim, (Unmov'd by Threatning, or Reward--) To thee, and thy great Name.

Verse 4

A jealous just Concern For thine immortal Praise; A pure Desire, that all may learn And glorify thy Grace.

Verse 5

I want with all my Heart Thy Pleasure to fulfil; To know myself, and what thou art, And what thy perfect Will.

Verse 6

I want, I know not what; I want my Wants to see: I want, alas! what want I not, When thou art not in me?