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I Could Not Do Without Jesus

Representative Text

1 The Saviour is my Guide and stay,
I could not do without Him;
He leads me gently on my way,
I could not do without Him.

Refrain:
I could not do without Jesus,
He is my refuge still;
I could not do without Jesus,
With Him I fear no ill.

2 Was ever such a Friend before?
I could not do without Him;
I’ve learned to love Him more and more,
I could not do without Him. [Refrain]

3 He scatters sunshine o’er my way,
I could not do without Him;
He fills my soul with joy each day,
I could not do without Him. [Refrain]

Source: Exalted Praise: a twentieth century collection of sacred hymns for the church, Sunday school, and devotional meetings #55

Author: Charles E. Ferguson

Early 20th Century Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: The Savior is my Guide and stay
Title: I Could Not Do Without Jesus
Author: Charles E. Ferguson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I could not do without Jesus
Copyright: Public Domain

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Exalted Praise #55

Glory Beams; our first 1969 book for singing schools, conventions, etc. #30

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