Blessed Lord, how much I need Thee!
by F. E. Belden (1858–1945)
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 578 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
Blessed Lord, how much I need Thee! Weak and sinful, poor and blind; Take my trembling hand and lead me; Strength and sight in Thee I find.
Refrain
Every hour, every hour, Blessed Lord, how much I need Thee! Every hour, every hour, Saviour, keep me every hour.
Verse 2
Clothe me with Thy robe of meekness, Stained with sin this robe of mine; Teach me first to feel my weakness, Then to plead for strength divine.
Verse 3
Safe am I if Thou dost guide me — Trusting self, how soon I fall! Walk life's rugged way beside me, Thou, my light, my life, my all.
Verse 4
Then whate'er the future bringeth, Smiles of joy, or tears of grief, Still to Thee my spirit clingeth, Thou art still my soul's relief.