The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors: to which are added a number never before published CX. Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

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The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors‎#CX

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Text:

Sin bewailed

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 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 As the image in the glass
Answers the beholder's face;
Thus unto my heart appear,
Print thine own resemblance there.

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 Shew me what I have to do,
Ev'ry hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me live the people's death.

Text Information
First Line:	Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Title:	Sin bewailed
Meter:	Sevens
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1799
Scripture:	1 Kings 3:5
Topic:	Sin: Bewailed
Notes:	Public Domain.