Jesus Sinners Doth Receive
Words and music by Erdmann Neumeister · tr. Henry Mills · 1718
Key of G · 120 BPM · 4/4 · Anticipation,Assurance,Blood · Lk 15:1-7
Verse 1
Jesus 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.
Verse 2
We 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.
Verse 3
As 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.
Verse 4
Come, 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.
Verse 5
Savior, 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!
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