The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#231

231. 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, blessed Jesus;
I need a friend like Thee,
A friend to soothe and pity,
A friend to care for me.
I need the heart of Jesus
To feel each anxious care,
To tell my every trial,
And all my sorrows share.

4 I need Thee, blessed 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 Thy praise, Lord Jesus,
To gaze, O Lord, on Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: I need Thee, precious Jesus
• Author: F. Whitfield (1855)
• Meter: 7, 6. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Second Sunday after Epiphany; Jesus Christ: Our Savior

Tune Information

• Name: [I need Thee, precious Jesus]
• Composer: H. L. Hassler (1601)
• Meter: 7, 6. 8L.
• Key: C Major