A Sabbath Eve Hymn

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.

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.

I need Thee, precious 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 ev'ry trial, and all my sorrows share.

I need Thee, precious 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.

~Federick Whitfield

Have a peaceful evening and a blessed Lord's Day.

posted by Lydia