A sacred hymn for SATB voices. Music by Kevin G. Pace. Text by Mary Ann Snowball. YouTube video: Ask of God

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“Ask of God” are saintly words revered.

“Ask of God,” a sacred moment seized,

For young Joseph knelt in true devotion

Waiting for stark darkness to be eased.

Soon two Beings descended down from up above

To assure all mankind of Godly love.

“Ask in faith,” this pondering discerned.

“Ask in faith,” when lacking wisdom’s grace.

When young Joseph knelt requesting answers

Heaven opened, showing God’s true face.

His response was Joseph’s lasting work to aid

Humankind see the role our Savior played.

He obeyed; this vision was esteemed.

He obeyed; God’s message was so plain.

Joseph did become the world’s prophet

And before the Lord, Himself, would reign.

Joseph brought the Book of Mormon forth to teach

Gospel truths to grant heavn’ly, lasting peace.

He obeyed, then baptism emerged.

He obeyed, and temple covenants came.

He restored through Peter, James, and John

Priesthood keys in dispensation’s name.

John the Baptist also brought Aaronic pow’r,

Viewing truth of the Restoration’s hour.

“Ask of God” became words to recall.

“Ask in faith” reminds us to request,

From our pleadings to our Heav’nly Father,

Surest answers; we are truly blessed.

“Ask of God,” and always ask with faith-filled love.

“Ask of God.” He’ll respond from up above.