Scripture Verse

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 1 Timothy 1:15

Introduction

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William McComb
1793–1870

Words: Will­iam Mc­Comb, 1864.

Music: Dix Con­rad Koch­er, Stim­men aus dem Reiche Gott­es, 1838 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

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Conrad Kocher (1786–1872)

Lyrics

Chief of sinners though I be,
Jesus shed His blood for me;
Died that I might live on high,
Died that I might ne­ver die;
As the branch is to the vine,
I am His, and He is mine.

O the height of Je­sus’ love!
Higher than the Hea­ven above;
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lasting as eternity;
Love that found me—wondrous thought!
Found me when I sought Him not!

Jesus only can impart
Balm to heal the smitten heart;
Peace that flows from sin forgiven,
Joy that lifts the soul to Hea­ven;
Faith and hope to walk with God
In the way that Enoch trod.

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.

O my Sav­ior, help afford
By Thy Spi­rit and Thy Word!
When my wayward heart would stray,
Keep me in the narrow way;
Grace in time of need supply
While I live and when I die.