Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#414

414. "Jesus sinners doth receive!"

1 "Jesus sinners doth receive!"
O may all this saying ponder
Who in sin's delusions live,
And from God and heaven wander!
This alone sure hope can give--
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"

2 We deserve but grief and shame,
Yet His words, rich grace revealing,
Pardon, peace, and life proclaim;
Here their ills have perfect healing
Who with humble hearts believe--
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"

3 Sheep that from the fold did stray,
Every faithful shepherd seeketh;
Weary souls that lost their way,
Christ the Shepherd seeks and taketh
In His arms, that they may live--
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"

4 Come, ye sinners, one and all,
Come, ye all have invitation;
Come, obey His gracious call,
Come and take His free salvation!
Firmly in these words believe:
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"

5 I, a sinner, come to Thee,
And acknowledge my transgression;
Tender mercy show to me,
Grant me graciously remission;
Let these words my soul relieve:
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"

6 Henceforth I need fear no foe;
Were as scarlet my transgression,
It shall be as white as snow
By the virtue of Thy passion;
For in these words I believe:
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"

7 Now my conscience is at ease,
Now I fear no condemnation.
He who grants me full release
Hath atoned for my transgression;
In true faith to Him I cleave--
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"

Text Information

• First Line: "Jesus sinners doth receive!"
• Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Catechism
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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