1 The feast is prepared, you’re urged to come in,
Long years you have worn that old coat of sin;
But for such a feast this old garment won’t do,
Then take off the old coat, put on the new.

Refrain:
O take off the old coat, put on the new,
For Christ has a garment ready for you;
White robes of salvation wait at the door,
Then take off the old coat, wear it no more.

2 The old coat has brought you sorrow and care,
It led you to shame, it led to despair;
It never has been a blessing to you,
Then take off the old coat, put on the new. [Refrain]

3 The old coat is soiled, without and within,
All covered with guilt, all spotted with sin;
To wear to the banquet it never will do,
Then take off the old coat, put on the new, [Refrain]

4 The new coat is lovely, spotless and pure;
Arrayed in that coat, a welcome is sure;
A place at the feast will be saved for you,
Then take off the old coat, put on the new. [Refrain]