Lutheran Service Book ‎#606

606. 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
Clean in His blood most precious
Till not a spot remains.

2 I lay my wants on Jesus;
All fulness dwells in Him;
He heals all my diseases;
My soul He does redeem.
I lay my griefs on Jesus,
My burdens and my cares;
He from them all releases;
He all my sorrows shares.

3 I rest my soul on Jesus,
This weary soul of mine;
His right hand me embraces;
I on His breast recline.
I love the name of Jesus,
Immanuel, Christ, the Lord;
Like fragrance on the breezes
His name abroad is poured.

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Title: I Lay My Sins on Jesus
• Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  1 John 1:7
  ;
  Matthew 11:29
  ;
  Ephesians 1:7
  ;
  Colossians 1:14
• Topic: Confession and Absolution

Tune Information

• Name: MUNICH
• Arranger: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-47
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: D Major