Lord Jesu Christ, in Thee alone

Lord Jesu 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 heav'nly sphere,
Who at my need can succour me;
I cry to Thee,
For Thou canst end my misery.

My sin is very sore and great,
I weep and mourn its load beneath;
O free me from this heavy weight,
My Saviour, through Thy precious death;
And with my Father for me plead
That Thou hast suffer'd in my stead;
From me the burden then is roll'd,
And I lay hold
On Thy dear promises of old.

And of Thy mercy now bestow
True Christian faith on me, O Lord!
That all the sweetness I may know
That in Thy holy cross is stored;
Love Thee o'er earthly pride or pelf,
And love my neighbour as myself;
And when at last is come my end,
Be Thou my Friend,
From all assaults my soul defend.

Glory to God in highest heaven,
The Father of eternal love;
To His clear Son, for sinners given,
Whose watchful grace we daily prove;
To God the Holy Ghost on high;
Oh ever be His comfort nigh,
And teach us, free from sin and fear,
To please Him here,
And serve Him in the sinless sphere!

The Chorale Book for England, 1863