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128. O How You Need Him

1 You need the cross of Jesus,
On it your peace was made;
For by His stripes He heals you,
On Him your sins was laid.

Chorus:
O how you need Him,
O how you need Him,
Need Him each day,
All of the way,
O how you need Jesus.

2 You need the name of Jesus,
No other name is giv’n;
Thro’ Him is sweet forgiveness
He is the way to heav’n. [Chorus]

3 You need the love of Jesus,
Shed in your heart each day;
‘Tis the constraining power
Keeping you on your way. [Chorus]

4 You need the pow’r of Jesus,
The will of God to do;
To help you tell to others
What He has done for you. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: You need the cross of Jesus
Title: O How You Need Him
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin
Refrain First Line: O how you need Him
Language: English
Publication Date: 1907
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [You need the cross of Jesus]
Composer: W. Stillman Martin
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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