96 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 us in the evil day: Thou, only Thou, canst aid supply, To Thee I cry, On Thee I bid my heart rely. 2 My sins a heavy burden rise; I mourn them with contrition, Grant through 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. My life be love supreme to Thee,-- To all men with sincerity: And at the last, when comes my end, Thy succor send, From Satan's wiles my soul defend.