Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#498

498. 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 sorrow 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.

Text Information

• First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus
• Title: I Lay My Sins on Jesus
• Author: Horatius Bonar (1843)
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103:1-12
  ;
  Matthew 8:17
  ;
  1 Peter 1:17-21
  ;
  Revelation 5:1-14
• Topic: Forgiveness of Sins: Repentance and Cleansing; Justifying Grace

Tune Information

• Name: CRUCIFER
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Key: D Major
• Source: Greek melody; Adapt. Sullivan's Church Hymns, 1874