I COULD NOT DO WITHOUT THEE

 

1. I could not do without Thee!

I cannot stand alone,

I have no strength or goodness,

No wisdom of my own.

But Thou, beloved Saviour,

Art all in all to me;

And weakness will be power,

If leaning hard on Thee.

 

2. I could not do without Thee!

For oh! the way is long,

And I am often weary,

And sigh replaces song.

How could I do without Thee?

I do not know the way;

Thou knowest and Thou leadest,

And wilt not let me stray.

 

3. I could not do without Thee.

O Jesus, Saviour dear!

E'en when my eyes are holden,

I know that Thou art near.

How dreary and how lonely

This changeful life would be,

Without the sweet communion.

The secret rest with Thee!

 

4. I could not do without Thee!

No other friend can read

The spirit's strange deep longings,

Interpreting its need.

No human heart could enter

Each dim recess of mine,

And soothe and hush and calm it,

O blessed Lord, but Thine!

 

5. I could not do without Thee!

For years are fleeting fast,

And soon, in solemn loneliness,

The river must be passed.

But Thou wilt never leave me,

And, though the waves roll high,

I know Thou wilt be near me.

And whisper, "It is I."

 

 

 


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