The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#439

439. 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 stain 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 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,
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 heavenly throng,
To sing with saints His praises,
To learn the angels' song.

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Author: H. Bonar (1843)
• Meter: 7, 6. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; Justification

Tune Information

• Name: [I lay my sins on Jesus]
• Composer: J. Barnby (1883)
• Meter: 7, 6. 8L.
• Key: D Major