Jesus Sinners Doth Receive

Verse 1

Jesus sinners does receive; oh, may all this saying ponder who in sin's delusions live and from God and heaven wander. Here is hope for all who grieve: Jesus sinners does 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 does receive.

Verse 3

Sheep that from the fold did stray are not by the Lord forsaken; weary souls who lost their way are by Christ, the Shepherd, taken in his arms that they may live: Jesus sinners does receive.

Verse 4

I, a sinner, come to you with a penitent confession. Savior, show me mercy, too; grant for all my sins remission. Let these words my soul relieve: Jesus sinners does receive.

Verse 5

Oh, how blest is it to know, were as scarlet my transgression, it shall be as white as snow by your blood and bitter passion, for these words I do believe: Jesus sinners does receive.

Verse 6

Now my conscience is at peace, from the law I stand acquitted. Christ has purchased my release and my ev'ry sin remitted. Naught remains my soul to grieve: Jesus sinners does receive.

Verse 7

Jesus sinners does receive, even I have been forgiven. And when I this earth must leave, I shall find an open heaven. Dying, still to him I cleave: Jesus sinners does receive.