Alexander's New Revival Hymns ‎#134

134. I never could do without Jesus

1 Oh, what could I do with my sorrows,
And how could I carry my care,
If I had not a Saviour most tender,
Who helps me my burdens to bear?

Refrain:
I never could do without Jesus,
I never could carry my care,
If I had not this Saviour so wiling
My sorrows and troubles to share.

2 Oh, many a time am I weary,
And many a time am I tried;
But I just go at once to my Saviour,
And all to His love I confide. [Refrain]

3 I tell Him the whole of my trouble,
In patience my story is heard;
Oh, He’s better than parent or brother,
He listens to catch ev’ry word. [Refrain]

4 These talks that I have with my Saviour,
They give me fresh strength for my day;
Like a giant refresh’d from his slumber,
I rise and go forth on my way. [Refrain]

5 He says that He never will leave me,
My helper and guide He will be,
Till I reach the bright home in glory
Which love is preparing for me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, what could I do with my sorrows
• Title: I never could do without Jesus
• Author: Rev. R. M. Offord
• Refrain First Line: I never could do without Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1922
• Scripture:
  Matthew 14:12

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, what could I do with my sorrows]
• Composer: F. S. Turney