
Author: Frederick Whitfield Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #497 (1990) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 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, 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 footsteps,
to be my strength and stay.
3 I need thee, precious 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 my Jesus' praises,
to gaze, O Lord, on thee.
Topics: Deliverance; Blessed Hope; Christ The Life; Grace Sanctifying; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ of God Scripture: John 6:68 Languages: English Tune Title: MEIRONYDD
I Need Thee, Precious Jesus