I LAY MY SINS ON JESUS
"The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we
are healed." Isaiah 53:5
Words: Horatius Bonar, Songs for
the Wilderness, 1843. This is believed to be Bonar's first hymn. He
later apologized for it, saying, "It might be good Gospel, but it is not
good poetry."
Music: "Aurelia," Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1864.
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 stain remains.
I lay my wants on Jesus; all fullness dwells in Him;
He heals all 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.
I long to be like Jesus, strong, 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.