Trinity Hymnal ‎#394

394. "Jesus sinners doth receive"

1 "Jesus sinners doth receive:"
Word of surest consolation;
Word all sorrow to relieve,
Word of pardon, peace, salvation!
Naught like this can comfort give:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

2 On God's grace we have no claim,
Yet to us his pledge is given;
He hath sworn by his own Name,
Open are the gates of heaven.
Take to heart this word and live:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

3 When a helpless lamb doth stray,
After it, the Shepherd, pressing
Thro' each dark and dang'rous way,
Brings it back, his own possessing.
Jesus seeks thee, O believe:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

4 Oh, how blest it is to know:
Were as scarlet my transgression,
It shall be as white as snow
By thy blood and bitter passion;
For these words I now believe:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

5 Now my conscience is at peace,
From the Law I stand acquitted;
Christ hath purchased my release
And my ev'ry sin remitted.
Naught remains my soul to grieve —
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: "Jesus sinners doth receive"
• Author: Erdmann Neumeister (1718)
• Meter: 7. 8. 7. 8. 7. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Luke 15:2
• Topic: Christ: Love and Grace of; Christ: Shepherd; The Church: The Free Offer of the Gospel; Salvation by Grace
• Source: Tr. cento

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS NIMMT DIE SÜNDER AN
• Composer: Erdmann Neumeister (1718)
• Harmonizer: Esther J. Roskamp (1960)
• Meter: 7. 8. 7. 8. 7. 7.
• Key: F Major