Christian Worship (1993) ‎#372

372. 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;
My soul he does redeem.
I lay my griefs on Jesus,
My burdens and my cares;
He from them all releases;
He all my sorrows shares.

3 I rest my soul on Jesus,
This weary soul of mine.
His right hand me embraces;
I in his arms recline.
I love the name of Jesus,
Immanuel, Christ, the Lord;
Like fragrance on the breezes
His name abroad is poured.

4 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, 1808-89 (alt.)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Redeemer

Tune Information

• Name: AURELIA
• Composer: Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-76
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alternate setting: 538