Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E57

E57. 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 ev'ry trouble,
And all my sorrows share.

4 I need Thee, blessed Jesus,
I need Thee day by day,
To fill me with Thy fulness,
To lead me on my way:
I need Thy Holy Spirit
To teach me what I am,
To show me more of Jesus,
To point me to the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: I need Thee, precious Jesus
• Title: I need Thee, Precious Jesus
• Author: Frederick Whitfield
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913

Tune Information

• Name: RUGGLES
• Composer: J. W. Ruggles
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: E Major