
Author: Erdmann Neumeister, 1671-1756 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #304 (1993) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Jesus sinners does receive;
Oh, may all this saying ponder
Who in sin's delusions live
And from God and heaven wander.
Here is hope for all who grieve--
Jesus sinners does 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 does receive.
3 Sheep that from the fold did stray
Are not by the Lord forsaken;
Weary souls who lost their way
Are by Christ, the shepherd, taken
In his arms that they may live--
Jesus sinners does receive.
4 Come, O sinners, one and all,
Come, accept his invitation.
Come, obey his gracious call;
Come and take his free salvation!
Firmly in these words believe--
Jesus sinners does receive.
5 I, a sinner, come to you
With a penitent confession.
Savior, show me mercy, too;
Grant for all my sins remission.
Let these words my soul relieve--
Jesus sinners does receive.
6 Oh, how blest is it to know,
Were as scarlet my transgression,
It shall be as white as snow
By your blood and bitter passion,
For these words I do believe--
Jesus sinners does receive.
7 Jesus sinners does receive.
Even I have been forgiven.
And when I this earth must leave,
I shall find an open heaven.
Dying, still to him I cleave--
Jesus sinners does receive. Topics: Confession and Absolution; Confession and Absolution Languages: English Tune Title: MEINEN JESUM LASS ICH NICHT
Jesus Sinners Does Receive