He Took My Sins Away

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1. I came to Jesus, weary, worn, and sad,
He took my sins away, He took my sins away;
And now His love has made my heart so glad,
He took my sins away.

Refrain:
He took my sins away, He took my sins away,
And keeps me singing ev'ry day!
I'm so glad He took my sins away,
He took my sins away.

2. The load of sin was more than I could bear,
He took them all away, He took them all away;
And now on Him I roll my ev'ry care,
He took my sins away.

3. No condemnation have I in my heart,
He took my sins away, He took my sins away;
His perfect peace He did to me impart,
He took my sins away.

4. If you will come to Jesus Christ today,
He'll take your sins away, He'll take your sins away;
And keep you happy in His love each day,
He'll take your sins away.

Bible Reference

Romans 8:1

About This Hymn

I came to Jesus, weary, worn, and sad, He took my sins away. These opening lines express the author's personal experience of finding relief and joy in Jesus. The hymn emphasizes the transformative power of Christ's love, which brings gladness to the heart.

As the hymn progresses, it reflects on the believer's burdens being lifted. The load of sin, once unbearable, is taken away by Jesus, allowing the individual to cast all cares upon Him. This theme of divine peace and freedom from condemnation is central to the message.

The final stanza extends an invitation to others, assuring them that Jesus will take their sins away and keep them joyful in His love each day. The repetitive refrain reinforces the assurance of salvation and the ongoing joy it brings.

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Category: Hymn
Written by: Margaret Jenkins Harris (1903)
Added: 8 months, 1 week ago
Last Updated: 8 months, 1 week ago
Views: 1524

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