More than a way out of my darkness,
More than joy in my distress,
More than a remedy for sickness—
I need Christ Himself!
More than relief from a bad conscience,
More than smiling Providence,
More than a signal of His presence—
I need Christ Himself!
More than mere feelings without measure,
More than blessings I treasure,
More than passing, sentient pleasure—
I need Christ Himself!
More than titillating sensation,
More than a revelation,
More than a brilliant visitation—
I need Christ Himself!
All of these gifts absent the Giver,
Leave the heart like a pauper;
Let me trust in only the Savior—
Then I'll have Christ Himself!
