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Text:Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Author:J. Newton, 1725-1807
Tune:LITANY
Composer:W. Woodward, 1822-1882

452a. 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.

3 With my burden I begin,
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let Thy blood for sinners spilt
Set my conscience free from guilt.

4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest,
Take possession of my breast;
There Thy blood-bought right maintain,
And without a rival reign.

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.

Text Information
First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Christian: Pilgrim; The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Prayer: Answered (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: LITANY
Composer: W. Woodward, 1822-1882
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Key: A♭ Major



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