Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#196

196. Lord Jesus Christ, in Thee alone

1 LORD Jesus Christ, in Thee alone
My only hope on earth I place,
For other comforter is none,
No help have I but in Thy grace.
There is no man nor creature here,
No angel in the heavenly sphere,
Who at my need can succor me
I cry to Thee,
For Thee I trust implicitly.

2 My sin is very sore and great,
I mourn beneath its dreadful load;
O free me from this heavy weight,
My Saviour, through Thy precious blood;
And with Thy Father for me plead
That Thou hast suffered in my stead;
From me the burden then is rolled.
Lord, I lay hold
On Thy dear promises of old.

3 And in Thy mercy now bestow
True Christian faith on me, O Lord!
That all the sweetness I may know
Which in Thy holy cross is stored,
Love Thee o'er earthly pride or self,
And love my neighbor as myself;
And when, at last, is come my end,
Be Thou my Friend,
From Satan’s wiles my soul defend.

4 Glory to God in highest heaven,
The Father of eternal love;
For His dear Son, for sinners given,
Whose watchful grace we daily prove;
To God the Holy Ghost on high;
O ever be His comfort nigh,
And teach us, in His love and fear
To please Him here,
And serve Him in the heavenly sphere!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, in Thee alone
• Meter: 8s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Repentance
• Notes: C. Winkworth, Tr. a.; German: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ - J. Schnessing, 1541

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