Author: Frederick Whitfield Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 302 hymnals Matching Instances: 4 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: Blessed Hope; Faith; Grace; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ or God; Suffering and Deliverance Scripture: Psalm 39:12 Used With Tune: MEIRIONYDD
I Need Thee, Precious Jesus