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.
I need Thee, I need Thee, Jesus I need Thee today
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 pity, a friend to care for me
I need the heart of Jesus to feel each anxious care,
To tell my every trial, and all my sorrows share
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 Thy praise, Lord Jesus, to gaze, my Lord, on Thee
