I need Thee, precious Jesus

I need Thee

precious Jesus!

For I am full of sin;

My soul is dark and guilty

My spirit dead within:

I need the cleansing fountain

Where I can always flee:

The blood of Christ most precious

The sinner’s perfect plea.

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.

I need Thee

precious Jesus!

I need a friend like Thee;

A friend to soothe and comfort

A friend to care for me:

I need the heart of Jesus

To feel each anxious care

To bear my every burden

And all my sorrow share.

I need Thee

precious 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.

I need Thee

precious Jesus!

And hope to see Thee soon

Encircled with Thy glory

And seated on Thy throne;

There with Thy blood-bought people

My joy shall ever be

To praise Thee

precious Jesus

To gaze

my Lord

on Thee.