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Text Based On 1 Timothy Chapter 1 (KJV)
This is a faithful saying, and worthy
of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus
came into the world to save sinners;
of whom I am chief.
(Public Domain)
Words: William McComb: 1793-1870
Music: Richard Redhead: 1820-1901
Redhead [Ajalon, Petra] (77.77.77)
Verses/Key/v4/G
CHIEF OF SINNERS
1. 
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.
2.
Oh, 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!
3.
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.
4.
Oh, my Saviour, 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.
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