Christian Hymns ‎#273

273. 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 in my need can succor me;
I cry to Thee,
For Thee I trust implicitly.

2 My sin is sore and very great,
I mourn beneath its grievous 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 of 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 pelf,
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;
To 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, free from sin and fear,
To please Him here,
And serve Him in the sinless sphere.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, in Thee alone
• Meter: 8, 4, 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Confession of Sin; Doxologies; Faith; Faith: Clings to Promises; Forgiveness of Sin; Forgiveness of Sin: Wrought by Christ; Love: to our neighbor; Repentance
• Notes: J. Schneesing, 1541. Tr. Winkworth; Norwegian title: Alene til dig, Herre Jesu Krist

Tune Information

• Name: LORD JESUS CHRIST, IN THEE ALONE
• Meter: 8, 4, 8.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Ancient. Pub. 1541.
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Alene til dig, Herre Jesu Krist