Wartburg Hymnal ‎#267

267. "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
Through each dark and dangerous way,
Brings it back, His own possessing.
Jesus, seeks Thee, O believe:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

4 Sorrowing, Lord, I yield to Thee,
Weary of sin's heavy burden;
Let Thy grace my portion be,
All I crave for is Thy pardon,
This, Thy promise, I believe:
"Jesus sinners doth receive."

Text Information

• First Line: "Jesus sinners doth receive"
• Author: E. Neumeister
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Faith in Jesus
• Source: Tr. Composite.
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Translated from "Jeusus nimmt die Sünder an" Tune: HOSIANNA, DAVIDS SOHN

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