I NEED THEE, PRECIOUS JESUS.
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. I need thee, precious Jesus,
I need a friend like thee,
A friend to soothe and pity,
A friend to care for me.
I need the heart of Jesus
To feel each anxious care,
To tell my every trial,
And all my sorrows share. I need thee, precious Jesus;
I need thee day by day,
To fill me with thy fullness,
And lead me on my way;
I need thy Holy Spirit
To teach me what I am
To show me more of Jesus
To point me to the Lamb. I need thee, precious Jesus
I 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 thy praises, Jesus,
To gaze, my Lord, on thee!
—Sel.