Chief of Sinners Though I Be

William McComb • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Verse 1

Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed his blood for me, died that I might live on high, lives that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am his and he is mine!

Verse 2

Oh, the height of Jesus' love, higher than the heav'ns above, deeper than the depths of sea, lasting as eternity, love that found me— wondrous thought— found me when I sought him not.

Verse 3

Only Jesus can impart comfort to a wounded heart, peace that flows from sin forgiv'n, joy that lifts the soul to heav'n, faith and hope to walk with God in the way that Enoch trod.

Verse 4

Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is all in all to me; all my wants to him are known, all my sorrows are his own. Safe with him in earthly strife, I await the heav'nly life.

Verse 5

Strengthen me, O gracious Lord, by your Spirit and your Word. When my wayward heart would stray, keep me in the narrow way; grace in time of need supply while I live and when I die.

Scripture References

Reference 1

matthew 7:13-14

Reference 2

romans 5:8-11

Reference 3

romans 6:8

Reference 4

ephesians 3:17-19

Reference 5

1-timothy 1:15-16

Reference 6

hebrews 4:15-16

Reference 7

1-john 4:10