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Text:Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Author:John Newton
Tune:INNOCENTS
Arranger:William H. Monk
Composer:Thibaut IV

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 (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: INNOCENTS
Composer: Thibaut IV
Arranger: William H. Monk
Meter: 7s
Notes: Public Domain.



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