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I need Thee precious Jesus, for I am very poor

by Frederick Whitfield (1829–1904)

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 484.

Verse 1

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 foot steps, To be my strength and stay.

Verse 2

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.

Verse 3

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.

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