NCH 216
Chief of sinners though I be,
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Verse 1
Chief of sinners though I be,
Jesus shed his blood for me,
Died that I might live on high,
Loved that I might never die.
As the branch is to the vine,
I am his, and he is mine.
Verse 2
Oh, the height of Jesus' love!
Higher than the heav'ns above,
Deeper than the depths of sea,
Lasting as eternity.
Love that found me wondrous thought!
Found me when I sought Him not.
Verse 3
Jesus only can impart
Balm to heal the smitten heart;
Peace that flows on sin forgiv'n
joy that lifts the soul to heav'n;
Faith and hope to walk with God
In the way that Enoch trod.
Verse 4
Chief of sinners though I be,.
Christ is All in all to me:
All my wants to Him are known,
All my sorrows are His own
Safe with Him from earthly strife,
He sustains the hidden life.
Verse 5
O my Savior, help afford
By Thy Spirit and Thy Word!
When my wayward heart would stray,
Keep me in the arrow way;
Grace in time or need supply
While I live and when I die.
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