Christ in Song ‎#620

620. I Need Thee, Precious Jesus

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 the heart of Jesus
To feel each anxious care,
To tell my ev'ry trial,
And all my sorrows share.
I need the Holy Spirit
To teach me what I am,
To show me more of Jesus,
To point me to the Lamb.

3 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 ceaseless praises,
To gaze, my Lord, on Thee! Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I need Thee, precious Jesus
• Title: I Need Thee, Precious Jesus
• Author: F. Whitefield
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Christ Our Need
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RUTHERFORD
• Meter: 7s and 6s, D.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Lausanne Psalter
• Notes: Public Domain.