The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#245

245. Come, O Jesus, and Prepare Me

1 Come, O Jesus, and prepare me
Now to be Thy worthy guest.
Like Thy well belov'd disciple,
Let me lean upon Thy breast
At Thy table, where Thou givest
Of Thy body and Thy blood,
Sealing in this blest communion
My baptismal vow to God.

2 Take my heart and make it holy
By Thy Spirit and Thy grace;
Back into Thy footsteps guide me,
If I stray in evil ways.
Thou who lovèdst me from childhood,
Be my Refuge in my youth;
In a world where error lures me,
Lead me in Thy paths of truth.

3 Let me heed Thy voice entreating
"Come, my child, abide with Me;
Wouldst thou spurn the loving-kindness
Of the Friend who died for thee?"
Grant that, at Thy sacred altar,
Through Thy sacrament of grace,
With the faithful I be numbered,
And Thy saving love embrace.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, O Jesus, and prepare me
• Title: Come, O Jesus, and Prepare Me
• Author: Frans Mikael Franzen (1814)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Lord's Supper; Names and Office of Christ: Friend; Names and Office of Christ: Refuge; Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS ÄR MIN VÄN DEN BÄSTE
• Composer: Gustaf Düben (1674)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: G Major