Prepare a Thankful Song

Praise to the Redeemer by John Newton


 * Prepare a thankful song
 * To the Redeemer's name
 * His praises should employ each tongue
 * And every heart inflame!


 * He laid his glory by,
 * And dreadful pains endured;
 * That rebels, such as you and I,
 * From wrath might he secured.


 * Upon the cross he died,
 * Our debt of sin to pay;
 * The blood and water from his side
 * Wash guilt and filth away.


 * And now he pleading stands
 * For us, before the throne;
 * And answers all the Law's demands,
 * With what himself hath done.


 * He sees us, willing slaves
 * To sin, and Satan's pow'r;
 * But, with an outstretched arm, he saves,
 * In his appointed hour.


 * The Holy Ghost he sends.
 * Our stubborn souls to move;
 * To make his enemies his friends,
 * And conquer them by love.


 * The love of sin departs,
 * The life of grace takes place,
 * Soon as his voice invites our hearts
 * To rise and seek his face.


 * The world and Satan rage,
 * But he their pow'r controls;
 * His wisdom, love, and truth, engage
 * Protection for our souls.


 * Though pressed, we will not yield,
 * But shall prevail at length,
 * For Jesus is our sun and shield,
 * Our righteousness and strength.


 * Assured that CHRIST our king,
 * Will put our foes to flight;
 * We, on the field of battle, sing
 * And triumph, while we fight.