I Need Thee, Precious Jesus

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 the heart of Jesus To feel each anxious care,

To tell my every trial, And all my sorrows share.

I need the 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, I 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 ceaseless praises, To gaze, my Lord, on Thee.