Author: Frans Mikael Franzen Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #245 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Come, O Jesus, and prepare me
Now to be Thy worthy guest.
Like Thy well belov'd disciple,
Let me lean upon Thy breast
At Thy table, where Thou givest
Of Thy body and Thy blood,
Sealing in this blest communion
My baptismal vow to God.
2 Take my heart and make it holy
By Thy Spirit and Thy grace;
Back into Thy footsteps guide me,
If I stray in evil ways.
Thou who lovèdst me from childhood,
Be my Refuge in my youth;
In a world where error lures me,
Lead me in Thy paths of truth.
3 Let me heed Thy voice entreating
"Come, my child, abide with Me;
Wouldst thou spurn the loving-kindness
Of the Friend who died for thee?"
Grant that, at Thy sacred altar,
Through Thy sacrament of grace,
With the faithful I be numbered,
And Thy saving love embrace.
Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; Names and Office of Christ Friend; Names and Office of Christ Refuge; Confirmation Languages: English Tune Title: JESUS ÄR MIN VÄN DEN BÄSTE
Come, O Jesus, and Prepare Me