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“He gave his only begotten Son.” John 3. 16

1 Gracious Lord, incline thy ear;
  My requests vouchsafe to hear;
  Hear my never-ceasing cry;
  Give me Christ, or else I die.

2 Wealth and honour I disdain,
  Earthly comforts, Lord, are vain;
  These can never satisfy;
  Give me Christ, or else I die.

3 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.

4 All unholy and unclean,
  I am nothing else but sin;
  On thy mercy I rely;
  Give me Christ, or else I die.

5 Thou dost freely save the lost;
  In thy grace alone I trust.
  With my earnest suit comply;
  Give me Christ, or else I die.

6 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.