611. Chief of Sinners Though I Be
1 Chief of sinners though I be,
Jesus shed His blood for me;
Died that I might live on high,
Lived that I might never die.
As the branch is to the vine,
I am His and He is mine.
2 Oh, the height of Jesus' love,
Higher than the heav'ns above,
Deeper than the depths of sea,
Lasting as eternity!
Love that found me--wondrous thought!
Found me when I sought Him not.
3 Only Jesus can impart
Balm to heal the wounded heart,
Peace that flows from sin forgiv'n,
Joy that lifts the soul to heav'n;
Faith and hope to walk with God
In the way that Enoch trod.
4 Chief of sinners though I be,
Christ is all in all to me;
All my wants to Him are known,
All my sorrows are His own.
He sustains the hidden life
Safe with Him from earthly strife.
5 O my Savior, help afford
By Your Spirit and Your Word!
When my wayward heart would stray,
Keep me in the narrow way;
Grace in time of need supply
While I live and when I die.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | Chief of sinners though I be |
| Title: | Chief of Sinners Though I Be |
| Author: | William McComb, 1793-1873 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Meter: | 77 77 77 |
| Scripture: | Romans 5:8-11; 1 John 4:10; Hebrews 4:15-16; Ephesians 3:17-18 |
| Topic: | Confession and Absolution |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | GETHSEMANE |
| Composer: | Richard Redhead, 1820-1901 |
| Meter: | 77 77 77 |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Source: | The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting) |
