Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#409

409. Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay.

2 With my burden I begin:--
Lord! remove this load of sin;
Let thy blood for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.

3 Lord! I come to Thee for rest;
Take possession of my breast;
There Thy blood-bought right maintain,
And, without a rival, reign.

4 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.

5 Show me what I have to do,
Every hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me live Thy people's death.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Refuge; Confession of Sin; Prayer; Supplication

Tune Information

• Name: INNOCENTS
• Composer: Thibaut IV
• Arranger: William H. Monk
• Meter: 7s