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R17. 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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Author: Rev. John Newton (1779)
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Responses: Prayer Responses; Prayer and Intercession; Responses
Tune Information
Name: SAVANNAH
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
Key: Eā™­ Major
Source: Rev. John Wesley's "Foundery Collection," 1742



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