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.