I need Thee, precious Saviour!

I need Thee, precious Saviour! O Thou art all to me; Before the throne for ever I stand complete in Thee. Though Satan loud accuses, Yet I can ever see The blood of Christ most precious, The sinner's perfect plea.

I need Thee, precious Saviour! For I am very poor; A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store. I need Thy love, Lord Jesus! To cheer me on my way, To guide my doubting footsteps. To be my strength and stay.

I need Thee, precious Saviour! I need a friend like Thee; A friend to soothe and comfort, A friend to care for me. I need Thy heart, Lord Jesus! To feel each anxious care, To bear my ev'ry burden, And all my sorrow share.

I need Thee, precious Saviour! For I am very blind, A weak and foolish wand'rer, With dark and evil mind. I need Thy light, Lord Jesus! To tread the thorny road! To guide me safe to glory Where I shall see my God.

I need Thee, precious Saviour! I need Thee day by day To fill me with Thy fullness, To lead me on my way. I need Thy Holy Spirit To teach me what I am, To show me more of Jesus, To point me to the Lamb.

I need Thee, precious Saviour! And hope to see Thee soon, Encircled with the rainbow And seated on Thy throne; There, with Thy blood-bought people, My joy shall ever be To sing Thy praise, Lord Jesus, And ever gaze on Thee.