Laudes Domini ‎#244

244. "I need thee"

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, blessed 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, blessed 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!
• Title: "I need thee"
• Author: Frederick Whitfield
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Plan of Salvation; Atonement: Completed; Heart: Change of; Hope: Under Conviction
• Notes: Public Domain.

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