Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#243

243. Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Rise and ask without delay.

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 sov'reign right maintain,
And without a rival reign.

4 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
• Author: Rev. John Newton (1779)
• Meter: 7s. No. 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Repentance; Seventh Sunday after Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: HORTON
• Composer: Xavier Schnyder von Wartensee, 1786-1868
• Meter: 7s. No. 4
• Key: A Major