Give Me Christ, or Else I Die

Gracious Lord, incline they ear; My requests 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.

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 they grace alone I trust.
With my earnest suit comply; Give me Christ, or else I die.

Thou dost promise to forgive, all who in they Son believe;
Lord, I know thou cannot lie; Give me Christ or else I die.

Words - William Hammond, 1719-1783