Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

The words

1. 1

   Stanza 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. 2

   Stanza 2. Thou art coming to a King,Large petitions with thee bring;For his grace and pow’r are such,None can ever ask too much.

3. 3

   Stanza 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. 4

   Stanza 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. 5

   Stanza 5. As the image in the glassAnswers the beholder’s face;Thus unto my heart appear,Print thine own resemblance there.

6. 6

   Stanza 6. 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.

7. 7

   Stanza 7. Show me what I have to do,Every hour my strength renew;Let me live a life of faith,Let me die thy peoples death.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 1, Hymn 31. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/1-31