I Need Thee, Precious Jesus

Frederick Whitfield (1855) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 39:12

Verse 1

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.

Verse 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.

Verse 3

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 my Jesus' praises, to gaze, O Lord, on thee.

Scripture References

Reference 1

psalms 39:12

Reference 2

psalms 41:4

Reference 3

ezekiel 1:26-28

Reference 4

zechariah 13:1

Reference 5

matthew 28:20

Reference 6

john 6:68

Reference 7

john 15:5

Reference 8

philippians 4:19

Reference 9

colossians 2:10

Reference 10

hebrews 11:13