1023--I need Thee, precious Jesus!

I need Thee, precious Jesus!

1023

	1.	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.
	2.	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.
	3.	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.
	4.	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 They Holy Spirit,
		To teach me what I am;
		To show me more of Jesus,
		To point me to the Lamb.
	5.	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.