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O Jesus, So Sweet

Valentin Thilo • G. W. Daisley • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 11:29

Verse 1

O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild! For sinners You became a child. You came from heaven down to earth In human flesh through human birth. O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!

Verse 2

O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild! With God we now are reconciled. You have for all the ransom paid, Your Father’s righteous anger stayed. O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!

Verse 3

O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild! Joy fills the world which sin defiled. Whate'er we have belongs to You; O keep us faithful, strong, and true. O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 11:29

Reference 2

  • romans 5:8-11

Reference 3

  • galatians 4:4-5