English poem
I lay my sins on Jesus...
by Favell Lee Mortimer (1802–1878)
I lay my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all, and frees us From the accursed load.
I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains White in his blood most precious, Till not a spot remains.
I lay my wants on Jesus, All fulness dwells in him, He healeth my diseases, He doth my soul redeem.
I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares; He from them all releases, He all my sorrows shares.
I love the name of Jesus— Immanuel, Christ, the Lord! Like fragrance on the breezes, His name is spread abroad.
I long to be like Jesus— Meek, loving, lowly, mild; I long to be like Jesus— The Father's holy child.
I long to be with Jesus, Amid the heavenly throng, To sing with saints his praises, To learn the angels' song.