Christian Worship ‎#578

578. Chief of Sinners Though I Be

1 Chief of sinners though I be,
Jesus shed his blood for me,
died that I might live on high,
lives that I might never die.
As the branch is to the vine,
I am his and he is mine!

2 Oh, the height of Jesus' love,
higher than the heav'ns above,
deeper than the depths of sea,
lasting as eternity,
love that found me— wondrous thought—
found me when I sought him not.

3 Only Jesus can impart
comfort to a wounded heart,
peace that flows from sin forgiv'n,
joy that lifts the soul to heav'n,
faith and hope to walk with God
in the way that Enoch trod.

4 Chief of sinners though I be,
Christ is all in all to me;
all my wants to him are known,
all my sorrows are his own.
Safe with him in earthly strife,
I await the heav'nly life.

5 Strengthen me, O gracious Lord,
by your Spirit and your Word.
When my wayward heart would stray,
keep me in the narrow way;
grace in time of need supply
while I live and when I die.

Text Information

• First Line: Chief of sinners though I be
• Title: Chief of Sinners Though I Be
• Author: William McComb, 1793-1873 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:15-16
  ;
  Romans 5:8-11
  ;
  Ephesians 3:17-19
  ;
  Matthew 7:13-14
• Topic: Grace
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GETHSEMANE
• Composer: Richard Redhead, 1820-1901
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941
• Copyright: Public Domain