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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
The Bible tells us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God" (Phil. 4:6). In this hymn the first request is for forgiveness, so that our hearts are right before God. Through these words we ask for guidance, encouragement, and strength—but, most of all, to be in his perfect will.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Come, my soul, with ev'ry care; Jesus loves to answer prayer. He himself bids you to pray and will never turn away. You are coming to a king— large petitions with you bring, for his grace and pow'r are such, none can ever ask too much.
Verse 2
With my burden I begin: Lord, remove this load of sin; let your blood, for sinners spilt, set my conscience free from guilt. Lord, your rest to me impart; take possession of my heart. There your blood-bought right maintain, and without a rival reign.
Verse 3
While I am a pilgrim here, let your love my spirit cheer. As my guide, my guard, my friend, lead me to my journey's end. Show me what I am to do; ev'ry hour my strength renew. I would have your will, not mine; for it's perfect, good, and kind.
Come, my soul, with ev'ry care; Jesus loves to answer prayer. He himself bids you to pray and will never turn away. You are coming to a king— large petitions with you bring, for his grace and pow'r are such, none can ever ask too much.
Verse 2
With my burden I begin: Lord, remove this load of sin; let your blood, for sinners spilt, set my conscience free from guilt. Lord, your rest to me impart; take possession of my heart. There your blood-bought right maintain, and without a rival reign.
Verse 3
While I am a pilgrim here, let your love my spirit cheer. As my guide, my guard, my friend, lead me to my journey's end. Show me what I am to do; ev'ry hour my strength renew. I would have your will, not mine; for it's perfect, good, and kind.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: John Newton, 1779; alt. Fred Coleman
Music: Fred Coleman, Ruth Coleman © 2010 Fred and Ruth Coleman (Celebration / www.communityofcelebration.com)
Music: Fred Coleman, Ruth Coleman © 2010 Fred and Ruth Coleman (Celebration / www.communityofcelebration.com)