Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#239

239. 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 fulness dwells in Him;
He healeth 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 rest my soul on Jesus,
This weary soul of mine;
His right hand me embraces,
I on His breast recline.
I love the name of Jesus,
"God with us," 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: H. Bonar, 1808-89
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Mercy of God; Quinquagesima
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN or AURELIA

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