Tune: Meinen Jesum Lass ich Nicht Darmstadt · none · G
Jesus Sinners Doth Receive
Words: Erdmann Neumeister, 1718. Translated by Henry Mills, 1845 (et al).
Key
Goriginal
Tempo
120bpm
Key
Tempo · 120 bpm
Shown in the original key. The loop button repeats the tune for every verse; the last phrase serves as the introduction.
Words
- 1Jesus sinners doth receive; Well may we this saying ponder Who in sin's delusions live, And from God and Heaven wander: Here is hope for all who grieve — Jesus sinners doth receive.
- 2We deserve but grief and shame,- Yet His words, rich grace revealing, Pardon, peace, and life proclaim; Here their ills have perfect healing Who with humble hearts believe — Jesus sinners doth receive.
- 3As the shepherd seeks to find His lost sheep that from Him strayeth, So hath Christ each soul in mind, And for its salvation prayeth; Fain He'd have each wand'rer live: Jesus sinners doth receive.
- 4Come, then, all by guilt oppressed, Jesus calls, and He would make you God's own children, pure and blest, And to glory He would take you; Think on this, and well believe Jesus sinners doth receive.
- 5Savior, now I come to Thee: Great my sins, a weary burden! Wilt Thou mercy show to me? Can I hope to find a pardon? I will trust: my soul relieve! Me, a sinner, Lord, receive!
- 6Rich Thy mercy\- strangely good! O how oft have I offended! But through Thy redeeming blood All my fear of wrath is ended: Yes I now can witness give: Jesus sinners doth receive!
- 7Now my conscience is at peace; From the Law I stand acquitted; Christ hath purchased my release, And my every sin remitted. Naught remains my soul to grieve: Jesus sinners doth receive.
- 8Jesus sinners doth receive! Happy in His ceaseless favor, Here for Heaven I will live, There shall live with Him forever, "Joy in death these tidings give; Jesus sinners doth receive!"