I need thee, O my God

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I need thee, O my God

Author: William F. Sherwin
Tune: [I need thee, O my God]
Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 I need thee, O my God,
Thy all-sustaining power;
I need thy cleansing blood
To save me every hour.

Refrain:
O Saviour! now behold me;
Let thine arms enfold me;
While at the cross I'm kneeling
Oh, come, and bless me now!

2 I need thy Spirit, Lord,
My comfort day by day,
To guide my steps aright
And warn me when I stray. [Refrain]

3 I need the sheltering Rock,
Where, from the noon-tide heat,
My soul may rest awhile
Beneath its calm retreat. [Refrain]

4 I'm waiting at the cross;
My faith takes hold on thee;
In grief, in joy, or pain,
O Lord, abide with me! [Refrain]

Source: Calvary Songs #159

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Author: William F. Sherwin

Sherwin, William Fisk, an American Baptist, was born at Buckland, Massachusetts, March 14,1826. His educational opportunities, so far as schools were concerned, were few, but he made excellent use of his time and surroundings. At fifteen he went to Boston and studied music under Dr. Mason: In due course he became a teacher of vocal music, and held several important appointments in Massachusetts; in Hudson and Albany, New York County, and then in New York City. Taking special interest in Sunday Schools, he composed carols and hymn-tunes largely for their use, and was associated with the Rev. R. Lowry and others in preparing Bright Jewels, and other popular Sunday School hymn and tune books. A few of his melodies are known in Great Britain th… Go to person page >

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