The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools ‎#69

69. I long to be like Jesus

1 I lay my sins on Jesus,
The spotless Lamb of God;
He bears them all, and frees us,
From the accursed load.

Chorus:
I long to be like Jesus,
Meek, loving, Lowly and mild--
I long to be like Jesus,
The Father's only child.

2 I bring my guilt to Jesus,
To wash my crimson stains;
White in his blood most precious,
Till not a spot remains. [Chorus]

3 I lay my wants on Jesus:
All fullness dwells in him;
He healeth my diseases,
He doth my soul redeem, [Chorus]

4 I lay my griefs on Jesus,
My burdens and my cares;
He from them all releases,
He all my sorrow shares, [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Title: I long to be like Jesus
• Refrain First Line: I long to be like Jesus
• Publication Date: 1870

Tune Information

• Name: [I lay my sins on Jesus]
• Composer: M. V. B. Hager
• Key: F Major or modal