American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#197

197. I Lay My Sins On Jesus

1 I lay my sins on Jesus,
The spotless Lamb of God;
He bears them all and frees us
From the accursed load.
I bring my guilt to Jesus,
To wash my crimson stains
White in His blood so precious,
Till not a spot remains.

2 I lay my wants on Jesus,
All fullness dwells in Him;
He heals all my diseases,
He doth my soul redeem.
I lay my griefs on Jesus,
My burdens and my cares;
He from them all releases,
He all my sorrows shares.

3 I long to be like Jesus,
Meek, loving, lowly, mild;
I long to be like Jesus,
The Father's holy child.
I long to be with Jesus,
Amid the heav'nly throng,
To sing with saints His praises,
To learn the angels' song.

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Title: I Lay My Sins On Jesus
• Author: Horatius Bonar (1843)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Redeemer; Processionals and Recessionals: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: CRUCIFIX
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Greek Melody