Ask and ye shall receive.
John 16:24
Words: Barney E. Warren, Echoes from Glory (Grand Junction, Michigan: Gospel Trumpet Publishing, 1893), number 42, alt.
Music: Saginaw J. H. Olinger, 1893 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Olinger’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
See the great promises, brother,
Are they so hard to believe?
How can you doubt the dear Savior?
Why don’t you ask and receive?
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Ask, my brother and sister,
For all you need, believe;
Ask the bountiful Giver;
Ask and ye shall receive.
Jesus has suffered so meekly,
Sorrowing hearts to relieve;
Trust Him if you should be weakly,
Comfort and strength receive.
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If there’s a want in your bosom,
Jesus will fill it, believe;
Do you need knowledge and wisdom?
Ask and ye shall receive.
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Open the kingdom of Heaven,
Jesus all bounty will give;
Here is the pledge in His promise,
Ask and ye shall receive.
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