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Lay It Down

Fanny Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Verse 1

Oh, come, sinner, come! ’tis mercy’s call; Here at Jesus’ feet! Oh come, and, repenting, lay thy all Down at Jesus’ feet!

Chorus

Oh, lay it down! lay it down! Lay thy weary burden down! Oh, lay it down! lay it down, Down at Jesus’ feet!

Verse 2

Oh come, and, believing, seek thy rest Here at Jesus’ feet! Thy heart, with its heavy weight oppressed, Lay at Jesus’ feet!

Chorus

Oh, lay it down! lay it down! Lay thy weary burden down! Oh, lay it down! lay it down, Down at Jesus’ feet!

Verse 3

Oh come, where thy faith can make thee whole, Here at Jesus’ feet! Oh come, and thy weary, troubled soul Lay at Jesus’ feet!

Chorus

Oh, lay it down! lay it down! Lay thy weary burden down! Oh, lay it down! lay it down, Down at Jesus’ feet!

Verse 4

Oh come! bless the Lord, there’s room for thee, Here at Jesus’ feet! Thy burden of guilt, whate’er it be, Lay at Jesus feet!

Chorus

Oh, lay it down! lay it down! Lay thy weary burden down! Oh, lay it down! lay it down, Down at Jesus’ feet!

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