American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#162

162. I Could Not Do Without Thee

1 I could not do without Thee,
O Savior of the lost,
Whose wondrous love redeemed me,
At such tremendous cost;
Thy righteousness, Thy pardon,
Thy precious blood, must be
My only hope and comfort,
My glory and my plea.

2 I could not do without Thee,
I cannot stand alone,
I have no strength or goodness,
No wisdom of my own;
But Thou, beloved Savior,
Art all in all to me,
And weakness will be power
If leaning hard on Thee.

3 I could not do without Thee,
For years are fleeting fast,
And soon in solemn loneness
The river must be passed;
But Thou wilt never leave me,
And though the waves roll high,
I know Thou wilt be near me,
And whisper, It is I.

Text Information

• First Line: I could not do without Thee
• Title: I Could Not Do Without Thee
• Author: Frances R. Havergal
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Redeemer; Processionals and Recessionals: General

Tune Information

• Name: MAGDALENA
• Composer: J. Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Key: E♭ Major