Encouragement to Pray
John Newton (1779) • English
Primary Scripture: Exodus 3:20
Verse 1
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer. He Himself has bid thee pray, rise and ask without delay.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
With my burden I begin, Lord, remove this load of sin! Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, set my conscience free from guilt.
Verse 4
Lord! I come to Thee for rest, take possession of my breast; there Thy blood-bought right maintain, and without a rival reign.
Verse 5
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.
Verse 6
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.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- exodus 3:20
Reference 2
- 1-kings 3:5
Reference 3
- nehemiah 2:1-5
Reference 4
- esther 5:1-8
Reference 5
- job 19:25
Reference 6
- matthew 6:5-13
Reference 7
- matthew 7:7-11
Reference 8
- matthew 11:28
Reference 9
- mark 11:24
Reference 10
- luke 11:5-13