From the YouTube channel, Hymns of Grace
This John Newton song is introduced by one of the singers via relevant history of Newton that led him to write it and his most famous hymn, Amazing Grace.
The lyrics contradict a lot of 20th and 21st century evangelicalism, as does the Bible, especially in light of Paul’s epistles.
Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JNZyqWQ3-s
#63 I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow Words: John Newton, 1779 Music: O Waly, Waly, Scottish traditional tune
00:00 – intro/background of the hymn
02:17 – song performance
#63 I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow Words: John Newton, 1779 Music: O Waly, Waly, Scottish traditional tune
- I asked the Lord that I might grow In faith and love and ev’ry 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 pow’r Subdue my sins and give me rest.
- Instead of this He made me feel The hidden evils of my heart And let the angry pow’rs of hell Assault my soul in ev’ry part.
- Yea more with His own hand He seemed Intent to aggravate my woe, Crossed all the fair designs I schemed, Humbled my heart, and laid me low.
- “Lord, why is this,” I, trembling, cried; “Will 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 you free, And break thy schemes of earthly joy That thou may’st find your all in Me.”
Vocalists: Erin Green, Steve Lively, Lyndraice Papa, Philip Webb Instrumentalists: Cathy Biagini, Sarah Biagini, Ed Lan, Eric Lan Arrangement from Hymns of Grace Accompaniment Edition https://hymnsofgrace.com/products/acc…
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