Question

Why does the poet pray for strength? How does he wish to use it?

Answer 1

The poet requests God to bestow on him the strength to translate his love for God into service to humanity. ... Further, he prays to God to give him the will power and strength of character to resist against repressive commands of the people in power.

The poet wants strength to surrender his will before God's will because he knew that there is no power that can resist Almighty. By surrendering his will to God's will his heart will get purified and he will get love from God and will lead a good life.