I NEED THEE, PRECIOUS JESUS.
By J. E. White
1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. I need thee, precious Jesus, I hope to see thee soon, Encircled with a 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! Chorus after last verse.
I have a Friend in glory,
I some time hope to see;
My Saviour’s gone before me,
And he will plead for me;
Yes, he will plead for me;
Yes, he will plead for me;
My Saviour’s gone before me,
And he will plead for me.