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Believers Hymn Book · No. 399 · Words: George Goodman · Tune: Ottawa
Jesus, Lord, I need Thy presence
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A devotional hymn of personal dependence, in which the believer pleads for Christ's presence, wisdom, and power in the face of loneliness, perplexity, and temptation. It reflects the intimate, introspective piety characteristic of Plymouth Brethren hymnody.
Verse 1
Jesus, Lord, I need Thy presence
As I journey on my way,
For without Thee I am lonely,
And my feet are apt to stray;
But if Thou wilt walk with me
Life will calm and holy be.
Verse 2
Jesus, Lord, I need Thy wisdom,
For perplexing problems press,
And without Thee I am foolish,
Nor can bear the strain and stress;
But if Thou wilt counsel me
I shall true and upright be.
Verse 3
Jesus, Lord, I need Thy power,
For temptations come and go,
And without Thee I am helpless,
With no strength to meet the foe;
But if Thou wilt strengthen me
Life will all-triumphant be.
Verse 4
Jesus, Lord, I need Thy guidance,
Fire by night, and cloud by day,
For without Them I am sightless,
Groping for the proper way;
But if Thou dost lead me on
I will follow Thee alone.
Verse 5
Jesus, Lord, Thy love so tender
Is my greatest need of all,
For without Thee pride and anger
From unguarded lips will fall;
But if Thou Thy love impart
I shall have a gracious heart.
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