Christ or Else I Die

The following hymn is taken from the Gadsby Hymnal. It is one of my absolute favourite hymns... I'm really excited to share it today :)

Christ or Else I Die
(Words by William Hammond, 1719 – 1783)

Gracious Lord, incline thy 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 else but sin;

On thy mercy I rely;

Give me Christ, or else I die.

Thou dost freely save the lost;

In thy grace alone I trust.

With my earnest suit comply;

Give me Christ, or else I die.

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.