Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#492

492. 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 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,
To learn the angels' song.

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808 - 89
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Repentance and Faith; The Life In Christ: Contemplation
• Notes: This hymn may also be sung to ST. EDITH (No. 386)

Tune Information

• Name: MUNICH (MEININGEN)
• Adapter & Harmonizer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809 - 47
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Meiningen Gesangbuch, 1613