231 I need Thee, precious Jesus,

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. 2 I need Thee, blessed 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, blessed Jesus; I need a friend like Thee, A friend to soothe and pity, A friend to care for me. I need the heart of Jesus To feel each anxious care, To tell my every trial, And all my sorrows share. 4 I need Thee, blessed 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 Thy praise, Lord Jesus, To gaze, my Lord, on Thee.