
Author: Erdmann Neumeister Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #394 (1961) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Christ Love and Grace of; Christ Shepherd; The Church The Free Offer of the Gospel; Salvation by Grace Scripture: Luke 15:2 Languages: English Tune Title: JESUS NIMMT DIE SÜNDER AN
"Jesus sinners doth receive"