Jesus Friend Of Sinners Hast Thou Love for Me – Hymn Lyric
In “Jesus Friend Of Sinners Hast Thou Love for Me,” the poem explores the deep connection between Jesus, the compassionate Friend of sinners, and our own innermost selves. Through His loving gaze and tender touch, we are reminded of His unconditional acceptance and understanding of our flaws and vulnerabilities. As we follow him on our journey of self-discovery, we are invited to embrace His friendship and experience the transformative power of His love.
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Jesus Friend Of Sinners Hast Thou Love for Me – Hymn Lyric
Jesus, Friend of sinners,
Hast Thou love for me?
Son of God the Holy,
Man of mystery,
Lover of the children,
Teacher of the wise,
Let me read the secret
In Thy friendly eyes.
Jesus, Friend of sinners,
Thou hast read my heart,
Searching its recesses
With a lover’s art;
Naught have I withholden,
Nothing hid from Thee.
Waste, or want, or folly,
Things that should not be.
Jesus, Friend of sinners,
Thou hast touched my soul,
Not with scornful pity,
Not with beggar‘s dole;
Thou hast not despised
Men that faint or fall,
Tenderer than brother,
For Thou knowest all.
Jesus, Friend of sinners,
Bid me follow Thee,
O’er the rugged highways,
E’en to Calvary;
Let me know Thy Spirit,
Sweet and strong and wise;
I would win the friendship
In Thy loving eyes.
Jesus, Friend of sinners,
Hold me by Thy side,
Till the shadows deepen
Tow’rd the eventide:
To Thy strength and beauty
I would ever bend,
Till, in dawn eternal,
Friend shall be as friend!
Meaning of Jesus Friend Of Sinners Hast Thou Love for Me
Today, I invite you to walk with me on an intimate journey of self-discovery, guided by the profound and compassionate presence of Jesus, the Friend of sinners. Let us open our hearts and minds, and together explore the deeper layers of our existence, our vulnerabilities, and our ultimate connection with the divine essence that calls us to a more loving and accepting self-view.
In the quiet moments of our days, when we pause to reflect, there is often a yearning to understand if there is love for us amidst our imperfections and flaws. Jesus, the Son of God and a man cloaked in the mystery of divine love, exemplifies this ultimate affection. His love radiates like a beacon, reaching out to the tender hearts of children and the wise minds seeking truth alike. It’s in the serenity of His friendly eyes, that lies the secret of acceptance and unconditional love.
When we consider Jesus as the Friend of sinners, we often shy away, feeling unworthy. Yet, He has read the innermost corners of our hearts with an artful love that surpasses understanding. He knows our waste, our want, our follythose parts of us that we often wish would remain hidden. Within His gaze, there is no harsh judgment or disdain, but rather a gentle, loving acknowledgment that brings healing and peace.
Reflect on thishave you ever experienced a touch that felt like a balm to your wounded soul? Jesus’ touch isn’t one of scornful pity or grudging charity. Instead, its an embrace of empathy. He has not despised us when we falter or faint. Theres a tender familiarity in His understanding like a brother, yet even more profound, for He knows all.
In our quest for self-discovery, let us answer His call to follow Him. The path may be rugged, leading us to places we’d rather avoid, even to our personal Calvaries. Nevertheless, it’s on this journey that we learn to know His Spirit a Spirit that is sweet, strong, and wise. Through following Him, we endeavor to win a cherished friendship that His loving eyes offer.
Hold close to this transformative love, especially as lifes shadows grow longer. In these depths, we find the strength and beauty to bend, not under the weight of the world, but in graceful alignment with a higher purpose. Let us strive to remain by His side until the shadows give way to the eternal dawn where friend shall meet friend.
In these quiet moments of reflection, may you embrace your humanity with compassion and love. Know that you are seen, understood, and deeply valued. As you navigate your journey, remember that this friendship with Jesus invites you into a profound space of intimate self-exploration and a deeper connection with the world around you.
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