I Lay My Sins on Jesus - #652 - Bonar

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Tune - Aurelia - linked here

"I Lay My Sins on Jesus"
by Horatius Bonar, 1808-1899

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 fulness dwells in Him;
He healeth 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 sorrows shares.

3. I rest my soul on Jesus,
This weary soul of mine;
His right hand me embraces,
I on His breast recline.
I love the name of Jesus,
Immanuel, Christ the Lord;
Like fragrance on the breezes
His name abroad is poured.

4. 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 heavenly throng
To sing with saints His praises,
To learn the angels' song.

Hymn #652
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: John 1:29
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1843
Titled: "The Fulness of Jesus"
Composer: Samuel S. Wesley, 1864
Tune: "Aurelia"