Chief Of Sinners

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