The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#418

418. 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
• Title: I Lay My Sins on Jesus
• Author: Horatius Bonar (1843. Abridged)
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Faith and Justification; Following Christ

Tune Information

• Name: CRUCIFIX
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Greek Melody