499. 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 most 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 heavenly throng,
To sing with saints His praises,
To learn the angels' song.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
Author: Horatius Bonar (1845)
Meter: 7s, 6s D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Atonement: Sufficient; Conformity to Christ; Trust: In Christ
Tune Information
Name: CRUCIFIX
Composer: Anon
Meter: 7s, 6s D.



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