James 1:5-6

James 1:5-6
 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Sonnet 771 James 1:5-6

The answers are no problem. They come fine
For giving wisdom liberally's the task
That marks the mission of the great Divine
But what we have to do, in faith, is ask.

And every honest convert knows the drill
To offer earnest prayer as Joseph did
And finds when “nothing wavering” the thrill
That warm embracing answer to his bid.

And children raised where Joseph's story's taught
May be believing all throughout their youth
But such a faithful childhood comes to nought
Unless they make their own request for truth.

If you still lack the wisdom that you need
Go ask in faith. An answer's guaranteed.