A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#583

583. "I lay down my life for the sheep"

1 O my soul, admire and wonder;
Jesus lived and died for thee;
He has broke the bands asunder,
And from bondage set thee free.
Sweet deliverance
Jesus Christ has wrought for me.

2 [I a slave to sin and Satan
Once did live, and liked it well;
But the God of my salvation
Died to save my soul from hell.
Precious Saviour
Let me ever with thee dwell.]

3 All the debts I had contracted,
He, in mercy, called his own;
And lest I should be neglected,
Drew me near his gracious throne;
Paid all charges,
Then, and for the time to come.

4 Soon I hope to see his glory,
And, with all the saints above,
Sing and tell the pleasing story,
In the highest strains of love;
And for ever
Live and reign with him above.

Text Information

• First Line: O my soul, admire and wonder
• Title: "I lay down my life for the sheep"
• Author: W. Gadsby
• Meter: 8.7.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Salvation and Free Grace

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