Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#271

271. O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou Art

1 O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou art
The Life and Comfort of my heart.
A sinner poor I come to Thee
And bring my many sins with me.

2 O God, my sin indeed is great;
I groan beneath the dreadful weight.
Be merciful to me, I pray;
Take guilt and punishment away.

3 Saint John the Baptist points to Thee
And bids me cast my sin on Thee;
For Thou hast left Thy throne on high
To suffer for the world and die.

4 Help me to mend my ways, O Lord,
And gladly to obey Thy Word.
While here I live, abide with me;
And when I die, take me to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou art
• Title: O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou Art
• German Title: O Lämmlein Gottes Jesu Christ
• Author: B. Helder, 1585-1635
• Translator: A. Crull, 1846-1923
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Jesus, Our High Priest; Lent 5
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune ACH BLEIB BEI UNS

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