A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#573

573. The One Thing Needful

1 Jesus is the one thing needful;
I without him perish must.
Gracious Spirit, make me heedful;
Help me in his name to trust;
And with pleasure,
In him, as my portion, boast.

2 In the councils of Jehovah,
He was needed much indeed;
There to stand (a mighty Lover!)
In the church’s room and stead,
As her Surety,
And her everlasting Head.

3 He is needful in all stations,
While in Meshech I reside;
All my springs and consolations
In him, as my Head, abide;
And in glory,
I shall sing to him that died.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus is the one thing needful
• Title: The One Thing Needful
• Author: W. Gadsby
• Meter: 8.7.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Christ All and In All

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