Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#281

281. Gracious Lord, incline thine ear!

1 Gracious Lord, incline thine ear!
My requests vouchsafe to hear;
Hear my never-ceasing cry;
Give me Christ, or else I die.

2 Lord deny me what thou wilt,
Only ease me of my guilt:
Suppliant at thy feet I lie,
Give me Christ, or else I die.

3 All unholy and unclean,
I am nothing else but sin;
On thy mercy I rely,
Give me Christ, or else I die.

4 Thou dost freely save the lost;
In thy grace alone I trust:
With my earnest suit comply;
Give me Christ, or else I die.

5 Father, dost thou seem to frown?
Let me shelter in thy Son?
Jesus! to thine arms I fly;
Come and save me, or I die.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Lord, incline thine ear!
• Meter: P. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Longing for an Interest in the Redeemer; Supplication for the divine mercy
• Notes: Public Domain.

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