The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#340

340. 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 heav'nly throng,
To sing with saints His praises,
To 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
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death; Healing; Repentance and Forgiveness; Testimony and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: CRUCIFIX
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Traditional Greek Melody