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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