Christ, Or Else I Die
William Hammond,
1719-1783
Gracious Lord, incline Thy ear;
My request vouchsafe to
hear;
Hear my never-ceasing cry:
Give me Christ, or else I
die.
Wealth and honor I disdain,
Earthly comforts, Lord, are
vain;
These can never satisfy;
Give me Christ, or else I die.
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.
All unholy and
unclean,
I am nothing but sin;
On Thy mercy I rely;
Give me Christ, or
else I die.
Thou dost freely save the lost;
In Thy grace alone I
trust.
With my earnest suit comply;
Give me Christ, or else I
die.
Thou dost promise to forgive
All who in Thy Son believe;
Lord,
I know Thou canst not lie;
Give me Christ, or else I die.
