Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#321

321. I could not do without Thee

1 I could not do without Thee,
O Saviour of the lost,
Whose precious blood redeemed me
At such tremendous cost;
Thy righteousness, Thy pardon,
Thy precious blood must be
My only hope and comfort,
My glory and my plea.

2 I could not do without Thee,
I cannot stand alone,
I have no strength or goodness,
No wisdom of my own;
But Thou, beloved Saviour,
Art all in all to me,
And perfect strength in weakness
Is theirs who lean on Thee.

3 I could not do without Thee,
No other friend can read
The spirit's strange deep longings,
Interpreting its need;
No human heart could enter
Each dim recess of mine,
And soothe and hush and calm it,
O blessed Lord, but Thine.

4 I could not do without Thee,
For years are fleeting fast,
And soon in solemn loneness
The river must be passed;
But Thou wilt never leave me,
And though the waves roll high,
I know Thou wilt be near me,
And whisper, "It is I."

Text Information

• First Line: I could not do without Thee
• Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Blood of Christ; Christ: Preciousness of Christ; Longing: For Christ; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: MAGDALENA
• Composer: Sir J. Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: E Major