The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12634

12634. Take Off The Old Coat

1 The feast is prepared, you’re urged to come in,
Long years you have worn that old coat of sin;
But for such a feast this old garment won’t do,
Then take off the old coat, put on the new.

Refrain:
O take off the old coat, put on the new,
For Christ has a garment ready for you;
White robes of salvation wait at the door,
Then take off the old coat, wear it no more.

2 The old coat has brought you sorrow and care,
It led you to shame, it led to despair;
It never has been a blessing to you,
Then take off the old coat, put on the new. [Refrain]

3 The old coat is soiled, without and within,
All covered with guilt, all spotted with sin;
To wear to the banquet it never will do,
Then take off the old coat, put on the new, [Refrain]

4 The new coat is lovely, spotless and pure;
Arrayed in that coat, a welcome is sure;
A place at the feast will be saved for you,
Then take off the old coat, put on the new. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The feast is prepared, you’re urged to come in
• Title: Take Off The Old Coat
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: O take off the old coat, put on the new
• Meter: 10.10.10.10 D
• Language: English
• Source: Light in the Valley (Philadelphia: George C. Hugg, 1898)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MANIPUR
• Composer: George Crawford Hugg (1898)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10 D
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain