The New Christian Hymnal ‎#434

434. 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;
Lives, that I may never die.

2. O the height of Jesus' love!
Higher than the heav'ns above,
Deeper than the depths of sea,
Lasting as eternity.

3. Jesus only can impart
Balm to heal the smitten heart;
Peace that flows from sins forgiv'n,
Joy that lifts the soul to heav'n.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Chief of sinners though I be
• Title: Chief of Sinners Though I Be
• Author: William McComb (1848)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Choral Section: Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: [Chief of sinners though I be]
• Composer: A. Ekström
• Key: G Major