The New Church Hymnal ‎#49

49. I Need Jesus

1 I need Jesus, my need I now confess;
No friend like Him in times of deep distress;
I need Jesus, the need I gladly own;
Tho' some may bear their load alone,
Yet I need Jesus.

Refrain:
I need Jesus, I need Jesus,
I need Jesus ev'ry day;
Need Him in the sunshine hour,
Need Him when the stormclouds low'r;
Ev'ry day along my way,
Yes, I need Jesus.

2 I need Jesus, I need a friend like Him,
A friend to guide when paths of life are dim;
I need Jesus, when foes my soul assail;
Alone I know I can but fail,
So I need Jesus. [Refrain]

3 I need Jesus, I need Him to the end;
No one like Him, He is the sinner's Friend;
I need Jesus, no other friend will do;
So constant, kind, so strong and true,
Yes, I need Jesus. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I need Jesus, my need I now confess
• Title: I Need Jesus
• Author: George O. Webster
• Refrain First Line: I need Jesus, I need Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Christ: Attributes; Christ: Friend; Christ: Refuge; Christ: Shepherd; God: The Son; Guidance & Care; Trials
• Copyright: Copyright 1924 by Homer A. Rodeheaver. © Copyright Renewed 1952, The Rodeheaver Co., Owner. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I need Jesus, my need I now confess]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1924 by Homer A. Rodeheaver. © Copyright Renewed 1952, The Rodeheaver Co., Owner. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.