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Text:"Jesus died for me"
Author:W. H. Bathurst
Tune:GLASGOW
Composer:G. F. Root

267. "Jesus died for me"

1 Great God, when I approach thy throne,
And all thy glory see;
This is my stay, and this alone,
That Jesus died for me.

2 How can a soul condemned to die,
Escape the just decree?
Helpless, and full of sin am I,
But Jesus died for me.

3 Burdened with sin's oppressive chain,
Oh, how can I get free?
No peace can all my efforts gain,
But Jesus died for me.

4 And, Lord, when I behold thy face,
This must be all my plea;
Save me by thy almighty grace,
For Jesus died for me.

Text Information
First Line: Great God, when I approach thy throne
Title: "Jesus died for me"
Author: W. H. Bathurst
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Access to God; Atonement: Provided; Christ: Substitute (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: GLASGOW
Composer: G. F. Root
Meter: C. M.
Key: B♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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