Hymn

Jesus Pleading for Sinners

John Leland

Now the Saviour standeth pleading

At the sinner's bolted heart;

Now in heaven he's interceding,

Taking there the sinner's part.

Sinners, hear your God and Saviour,

Hear his gracious voice to-day;

Turn from all your vain behavior,

Oh, repent, return, and pray!

Now he's waiting to be gracious,

Now he stands and looks on thee:

See what kindness, love, and pity,

Shine around on you and me.

Come, for all things now are ready,

Yet there's room for many more:

O ye blind, ye lame and needy,

Come to wisdom's boundless store!

Jesus Pleading for Sinners — Text from The Voice of Praise, 1873. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/jesus-pleading-for-sinners

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Who wrote Jesus Pleading for Sinners?

The words of Jesus Pleading for Sinners were written by John Leland; the version here was published in 1873. The library holds 2 more hymns by John Leland, including Evening Song and O When Shall I See Jesus.

Is Jesus Pleading for Sinners public domain?

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