Text:I need thee, precious Jesus
Author:Frederick Whitfield
Tune:MEIRIONYDD
Composer (attributed to):William Lloyd

419. I need thee, precious Jesus

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,

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: I need thee, precious Jesus
Author: Frederick Whitfield (1855)
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture: ;
Topic: Blessed Hope; Christ: The Life; Christian Life: Faith in Christ (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MEIRIONYDD
Composer (attributed to): William Lloyd (1840)
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Welsh Hymn Melody
Copyright: Music used by permission of the Executors of the late Dr. Basil Harwood



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