The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9337

9337. What Can I Do Without Jesus?

1 What can I do without Jesus,
When full of life’s burdens and care?
His love and protection so precious,
I’ll seek every moment to share.

Refrain:
Oh, yes, I’ll now cling to Jesus—
To Jesus I’ll cling and be saved;
I’ll follow His footsteps with gladness,
Till I see Him in glory arrayed.

2 What can I do without Jesus,
When sorrows unbidden arise?
Oh, when I am filled with deep sadness,
As onward I press to the skies. [Refrain]

3 What can I do without Jesus,
When Satan comes in like a flood—
O’er whelming my soul with dread anguish,
To draw me away from my God? [Refrain]

4 What can I do without Jesus,
When sickness and pain are severe,
And earth can no comfort afford me?
Oh, then may my Savior be near. [Refrain]

5 What can I do without Jesus,
When nearing the dark, chilly wave?
Alone I must pass through the shadow
If none can be near me to save. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: What can I do without Jesus
• Title: What Can I Do Without Jesus?
• Author: L. Hall
• Refrain First Line: Oh, yes, I’ll now cling to Jesus
• Language: English
• Source: Dew Drops of Sacred Song by Tullius C. O'Kane (New York: Philip Phillips/Hitchcock & Walden, 1870)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: The following lines were suggested by the dying language of Mrs. Emily L. Freisner. After partaking of holy communion, she looked around upon her family and friends, and said: What can I do now without Jesus?

Tune Information

• Name: [What can I do without Jesus]
• Composer: Tullius Clinton O'Kane
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain