The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1198

1198. Blessed Lord, how much I need thee!

1 Blessed Lord, how much I need thee!
Weak and sinful, poor and blind;
Take my trembling hand and lead me,
Strength and sight in thee I find.

Refrain:
Ev'ry hour, ev'ry hour,
Blessed Lord, how much I need thee!
Ev'ry hour, ev'ry hour,
Saviour, keep me ev'ry hour.

2 Clothe me with thy robe of meekness,
Stained with sin this robe of mine;
Teach me first to feel my weakness,
Then to plead for strength divine. [Refrain]

3 Safe am I if thou dost guide me,
Trusting self, how soon I fall!
Walk life's rugged way beside me,
Thou, my light, my life, my all. [Refrain]

4 Then whate'er the future bringeth,
Smiles of joy, or tears of grief,
Still to thee my spirit clingeth,
Thou art still my soul's relief. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Lord, how much I need thee!
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: Ev'ry hour, ev'ry hour
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  John 15:5
• Topic: Special Department: Bible Songs

Tune Information

• Name: [Blessed Lord, how much I need thee!]
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: G Major or modal