127. 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 heav'nly throng,
To sing with saints His praises,
To learn the angels' song.

Text Information
First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
Title: I Lay my Sins on Jesus
Author: Horatius Bonar (ca. 1845)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: The Christian Life: Faith and Justification; Passion and Easter; Trust and Confidence
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: CRUCIFIX
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Greek melody
Notes: Now Public Domain. Aurelia, No. 47, may be used instead.



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