How Can I Come To Thee?

When we prepare our hearts for Communion or enter the reflective season of Lent, "How Can I Come To Thee?" offers a sincere, vulnerable prayer. Written by Shaapera Theophilus Tersur, this piece asks the very question that sits at the center of repentance: how do we approach the Lord when we are weighed down by our own faults? The melody carries a gentle, pleading quality that perfectly matches the weight of the lyrics.

In the choir loft, this song requires a sensitive touch. The chorus opens with a direct cry to the Savior, acknowledging the "burden of sins" before asking for guidance. As we move into the verses, the text shifts into a deep yearning—thirsting for God's love and asking the Lamb of God to bring us to a throne of peace. It is a wonderful choice for Communion or moments of quiet reflection, giving the congregation a space to breathe and a reminder that, despite our burdens, we are always invited to find rest in Him.