The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#319

319. In Thee Alone, O Christ, My Lord

1 In Thee alone, O Christ, my Lord,
My hope on earth remaineth;
I know Thou wilt Thine aid afford,
Naught else my soul sustaineth.
No strength of man, no earthly stay,
Can help me in the evil day;
Thou, only Thou, canst aid supply.
To Thee I cry;
On Thee I bid my heart rely.

2 My sins, O Lord, against me rise,
I mourn them with contrition;
Grant, thro’ Thy death and sacrifice,
To me a full remission.
Lord, show before the Father’s throne
That Thou didst for my sins atone;
So shall I from my load be freed.
Thy Word I plead;
Keep me, O Lord, each hour of need.

3 O Lord, in mercy stay my heart
On faith’s most sure foundation
And to my inmost soul impart
Thy perfect consolation.
Fill all my life with love to Thee,
Toward all men grant me charity;
And at the last, when comes my end,
Thy succor send.
From Satan’s wiles my soul defend.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In Thee alone, O Christ, my Lord
• Title: In Thee Alone, O Christ, My Lord
• German Title: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
• Translator: Arthur T. Russell (1851, alt.)
• Author (attributed to): Johannes Schneesing (1542, ab.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.4.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Romans 3:25
• Topic: Confession and Absolution

Tune Information

• Name: ALLEIN ZU DIR
• Harmonizer: Johann S. Bach, c. 1750
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.4.8.
• Key: f♯ minor
• Source: Separate Print, Nürnberg, 1541