Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#508a

508a. 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 fulness 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 love the name of Jesus,
Immanuel, Christ, the Lord;
Like fragrance on the breezes,
His name abroad is poured.
I long to be like Jesus,
Meek, loving, lowly, mild;
I long to be like Jesus,
The Father's Holy Child.

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Author: Dr. H. Bonar, 1808-1889
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Cleansing; The Christian Life: The Inner Life; Gospel: Power of; Name: Of Jesus; Jesus (See also Christ): Name of; Power: Of the Gospel; Sin: Laid on Jesus; Sanctification: By the Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: MUNICH
• Composer: Meiningisches Gesangbuch, 1693
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: F Major or modal