Jesus Sinners Doth Receive

Verse 1

"Jesus sinners doth receive": Word of surest consolation; word all sorrow to relieve, word of pardon, peace, salvation! Naught like this can comfort give: "Jesus sinners doth receive."

Verse 2

On God's grace we have no claim, yet to us his pledge is given; he hath sworn by his own name, open are the gates of heaven. Take to heart this word and live: "Jesus sinners doth receive."

Verse 3

When a helpless lamb doth stray, after it, the Shepherd, pressing thro' each dark and dang'rous way, brings it back, his own possessing. Jesus seeks thee, O believe: "Jesus sinners doth receive."

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

Now my conscience is at peace, from the Law I stand acquitted; Christ hath purchased my release and my ev'ry sin remitted. Naught remains my soul to grieve-- "Jesus sinners doth receive."