Jesus Sinners Doth Receive

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!

Verse 6

Rich 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!

Verse 7

Now 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.

Verse 8

Jesus 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! "