Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#484

484. I Need Thee, Precious Jesus

1 I need Thee precious 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 foot steps, to be my strength and stay.

2 I need the heart of Jesus to feel each anxious care,
To tell my every trial, and all my sorrows share.
I need the Holy Spirit to teach me what I am,
To show me more of Jesus, to point me to the Lamb.

3 I need Thee precious Jesus, I 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 ceaseless praises, to gaze, my Lord, on Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: I need Thee, precious Jesus, For I am very poor
• Title: I Need Thee, Precious Jesus
• Author: Frederick Whitfield (1829-1904) (1855)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christan Life: Meditation and Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: RUTHERFORD
• Composer: Chretien D'Urhan (1788-1845) (1834)
• Arranger: Edward F. Rimbault (1816-1876) (1867)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Incipit: 33322 11144 34225
• Key: F Major or modal