Trinity Hymnal ‎#430

430. 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 rest my soul on Jesus,
This weary soul of mine;
His right hand me embraces,
I on his breast recline.
I love the Name of Jesus,
Immanuel, Christ, the Lord;
Like fragrance on the breezes
His Name abroad is poured.

4 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Author: Horatius Bonar
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:4
  ;
  1 John 1:9
• Topic: Assurance; Christ: Lamb of God; Christ: Substitute; Christian Life: Faith in Christ; Coming to Christ; Communion with Christ and God; Deliverance; Forgiveness of Sins; Imitation of Christ; Imputation, of Sin; Preparatory Service

Tune Information

• Name: MIRIAM
• Composer: Joseph P. Holbrook
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: C Major