Author: E. Neumeister, 1671-1756 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Discipleship: Following Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus sinners doth receive;
O may all this saying ponder
Who in sin's delusions live
And from God and heaven wander.
Here is hope for all who grieve--
Jesus sinners doth receive.
2 We deserve but grief and shame,
Yet His words, rich grace revealing,
Pardon, peace, and life proclaim;
Here their ills have perfect healing
Who with humble hearts believe--
Jesus sinners doth receive.
3 Sheep that from the fold did stray
No true shepherd e'er forsaketh;
Weary souls that lost their way
Christ, the Shepherd, gently taketh
In His arms that they may live--
Jesus sinners doth receive.
4 Come, ye sinners, one and all,
Come, accept His invitation;
Come, obey His gracious call,
Come and take His free salvation!
Firmly in these words believe--
Jesus sinners doth receive.
5 I, a sinner, come to Thee
With a penitent confession;
Savior, mercy show to me
Grant for all my sins remission.
Let these words my soul relieve--
Jesus sinners doth receive.
6 O how blest it is to know,
Were as scarlet my transgression,
It shall be as white as snow
By Thy blood and bitter Passion,
For these words I now believe--
Jesus sinners doth receive.
7 Now my conscience is at peace,
From the Law I stand acquitted;
Christ hath purchased my release
And my every sin remitted.
Naught remains my soul to grieve--
Jesus sinners doth receive.
8 Jesus sinners doth receive.
Also I have been forgiven.
And when I this earth must leave,
I shall find an open heaven.
Dying, still to Him I cleave--
Jesus sinners doth receive.
Used With Tune: MEINEN JESUM LASS ICH NICHT Text Sources: Tr. composite
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