The Morning Star ‎#34

34. I need thee, precious Jesus

1 I need Thee, precious Jesus!
For I am lost indeed;
My soul is dark and guilty,
No worth have I to plead.
I need the cleansing fountain,
Where I can always flee;
I need the blood of Jesus--
The sinner's only plea.

Chorus:
I need Thee, precious, precious Jesus!
I need Thee all the way;
Keep me near Thee, precious, precious Jesus,
I need Thee day by day.

2 I need the love of Jesus,
To cheer me on my way;
To guide my wand'ring footsteps,
To be my strength and stay.
I need the heart of Jesus,
To feel each anxious care;
To carry all my sorrows,
My heavy burdens bear. [Chorus]

3 I need Thee, precious Jesus!
I need a Friend like Thee;
A Friend whose love is constant,
Who always cares for me.
I need the light of Jesus,
To tread life's thorny road,
To lead me safe to glory,
Where I shall meet my God. [Chorus]

4 I need Thee, precious Jesus!
I need Thee day by day--
To fill me with Thy fullness,
To lead me on my way.
I need Thy Holy Spirit,
To teach me what I am,
To show me more of Jesus--
To lead me to the Lamb. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I need Thee, precious Jesus!
• Title: I need thee, precious Jesus
• Arranged: K. S.
• Refrain First Line: I need Thee, precious, precious Jesus!
• Publication Date: 1877
• Scripture:
  John 15:5

Tune Information

• Name: [I need Thee, precious Jesus!]
• Composer: Knowles Shaw
• Key: A♭ Major