The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#421

421. 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.

2 O the height of Jesus' love!
Higher than the heav'ns above,
Deeper than the depths of sea,
Lasting as eternity.

3 Jesus only can impart
Balm to heal the wounded heart;
Peace that flows from sin forgiven,
Joy that lifts the soul to heaven;

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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Chief of sinners though I be
• Title: Chief of Sinners Though I Be
• Author: William McComb (1848)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:15
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Faith and Justification; Lenten Hymns; Christ: Passion of

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS FÖR VÄRLDEN GIFVIT SITT LIF
• Composer: A. Ekström (Altered)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Key: G Major