Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare

by John Newton

Ask what I shall give thee by John Newton

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare:

Jesus loves to answer prayer;

He Himself has bid thee pray,

Therefore will not say thee nay.

Thou art coming to a King,

Large petitions with thee bring;

For His grace and power are such,

None can ever ask too much.

With my burden I begin:

Lord, remove this load of sin;

Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt,

Set my conscience free from guilt.

Lord, I come to Thee for rest,

Take possession of my breast;

There Thy blood bought right maintain,

And without a rival reign.

As the image in the glass

Answers the beholder’s face;

Thus unto my heart appear,

Print Thine own resemblance there.

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.

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.