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Text:Just When I Need Him Most
Author:William C. Poole
Tune:[Just when I need Him Jesus is near]
Composer:Charles H. Gabriel

253. Just When I Need Him Most

1 Just when I need Him Jesus is near,
Just when I falter, just when I fear;
Ready to help me, ready to cheer,
Just when I need Him most.

Chorus:
Just when I need Him most,
Just when I need Him most;
Jesus is near to comfort and cheer,
Just when I need Him most.

2 Just when I need Him, Jesus is true,
Never forsaking all the way through;
Giving for burdens pleasures anew,
Just when I need Him most. (Chorus)

3 Just when I need Him Jesus is strong,
Bearing my burdens all the day long;
For all my sorrow giving a song,
Just when I need Him most. (Chorus)

4 Just when I need Him He is my all,
Answering when upon Him I call;
Tenderly watching lest I should fall,
Just when I need Him most. (Chorus)

Text Information
First Line: Just when I need Him Jesus is near
Title: Just When I Need Him Most
Author: William C. Poole
Refrain First Line: Just when I need Him most
Language: English
Publication Date: 1980
Scripture:
Topic: Christ: Comforter; Christ: Refuge
Tune Information
Name: [Just when I need Him Jesus is near]
Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
Key: D♭ Major



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