The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#XCII

XCII. Gracious Lord, incline thine Ear

1 Gracious Lord, incline thine Ear,
My Complaint vouchsafe to hear;
Sore distrest with Guilt am I,
Give me Christ, or else I die.

2 Wealth and Honour I disdain,
Earthly Comforts all are vain;
Then can never satisfy,
Give me Christ, or else I die.

3 Lord deny me what thou wilt,
Only take away my Guilt;
Mourning at thy Feet I lie;
Give me Christ, or else I die,

4 All Unholy and Unclean,
I am sinful, vile and mean;
But to Thee for Mercy fly,
Give me Christ, or else I die.

5 Thou dost freely save the Lost;
In thy Grace alone I Trust:
Unto Thee I lift my Cry,
Give me Christ, or else I die.

6 O my God, what shall I say?
Take, oh take my Sins away!
Jesu's Blood to me apply,
Give me Christ, or else I die.

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• First Line: Gracious Lord, incline thine Ear
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: liturgical: Confession Songs; Penitential Hymns

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