Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#277

277. 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 Show me what I have to do,
Every hour my strength renew:
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die Thy people’s death.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL'S HYMN
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Key: G Major
• Source: Arranged from Ignaz J. Pleyel, 1790