The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#426

426. 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 healeth 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 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 heavenly throng,
To sing with saints His praises,
And learn the angels' song.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Title: I Lay My Sins on Jesus
• Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Repentance and Pardon

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HILDA
• Composer: Justin H Knecht, 1752-1817
• Composer: Edward Husband, 1843-1908
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: E Major