Church Book ‎#29

29. 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 Thou art coming to a King;
Large petitions with thee bring;
For His grace and power 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,
Every hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me live Thy people's death.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: General Petitions; Quinquagesima Sunday; Sundays in Lent; Easter Season, Sixth Sunday; Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Alternate tune #60, #138 or #236

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD, 47
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Composer from index: R. Redhead, 1853