Hymns to the Living God ‎#276

276. Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare

1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer pray'r.
He Himself has bid thee pray,
rise and ask without delay.

2 Thou art coming to a King,
large petitions with thee bring,
for his grace and pow'r are such,
none can ever ask too much.

3 With my burden I begin,
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt,
set my conscience free from guilt.

4 Lord! I come to Thee for rest,
take possession of my breast;
there Thy blood-bought right maintain,
and without a rival reign.

5 While I am a pilgrim here,
let Thy love my spirit cheer;
as my Guide, my Guard, my Friend,
lead me to my journey’s end.

6 Show me what I have to do;
ev'ry hour my strength renew;
let me live a life of faith;
let me die Thy people's death.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
• Title: Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA
• Composer: Justin H. Knecht (1797)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: G Major