Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#382

382. I need Thee, precious Jesus

1 I need Thee, precious Jesus,
For I am full of sin;
My soul is dark and guilty,
My heart is dead within:
I need the cleansing fountain
Where I can always flee,
The blood of Christ most precious,
The sinner's perfect plea.

2 I need Thee, blesséd Jesus,
For I am very poor;
A stranger and a pilgrim,
I have no earthly store;
I need the love of Jesus
To cheer me on my way,
To guide my doubting footsteps,
To be my strength and stay.

3 I need Thee, blesséd Jesus,
And hope to see Thee soon,
Encircled with the rainbow,
And seated on Thy throne!
There, with Thy blood-bought children,
My joy shall ever be,
To sing Thy praise, Lord Jesus,
To gaze, my Lord, on Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: I need Thee, precious Jesus
• Meter: 7s & 6s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: needed; Christians: their life and experience; Consolation; Dependence; Faith: In Christ; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Growth in Grace; Resignation
• Notes: Author from index: F. Whitfield

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