The New Christian Hymnal ‎#221

221. 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,
To gaze, O lord, on Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: I need Thee, precious Jesus
• Title: I Need Thee, Precious Jesus
• Author: F. Whitfield (1855)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: MEIRIONYDD
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Incipit: 54332 12335 43432
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Welsh Hymn Melody